President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a strategy, conflict resolution, and mobilisation committee to address internal disagreements within All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of 2027 general elections.
Gatekeepers News reports that the inauguration took place in Lagos on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The committee is made up of APC Governors, federal cabinet members, and other party leaders. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State was named chairman, while Muiz Banire, a former APC legal adviser, will serve as a member and secretary.
Other members include Senator Adamu Aliero from Kebbi State; Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, who also chairs the Nigerian Governors’ Forum; and Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, the chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum.
Also on the committee are Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River, Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers are also members.
Other appointees include Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy; Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence; and Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State.
Speaking during the inauguration, Governor Buni thanked the President for the confidence reposed in the committee and assured that members would carry out their duties with responsibility.
Buni said, “The committee will engage in strategic engagements and consultations to develop an all-encompassing, productive, and results-oriented strategy that will stand the test of time.”
“We shall implement a system that gives everyone, especially aggrieved parties, a sense of belonging and inclusion, with a renewed hope.”
“Similarly, the committee will consider proactive measures, solutions, and the potential threats in our conflict resolution approach.”
He also advised members not to allow personal interest and sentiments to override the general interest and purpose for which this committee is constituted.
President Tinubu had earlier stressed the need for unity within the ruling party during the APC National Executive Committee meeting held on December 19 at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.
He reminded party leaders that the APC was founded on progressive values, inclusiveness, and respect for differing views.
The president said, “We must continue to be resolute that this democracy that we take in our hands must not fail. We say we are bigger. We are larger and taller.”
“But it should now be in our hearts to be accommodating. That’s the only way we can be resilient; we must be tolerant.”
