The chairman APC National Caretaker/ Emergency National Convention Planning Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni, has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC), risks becoming history if members fail to put aside their differences and unite for the good of the party.
Buni said president Muhammadu Buhari has worked hard to build a firm foundation for the party to remain strong even after he leaves office in 2023. He therefore urged party stalwarts to not destroy this foundation.
Governor Mai Mala Buni gave this charge on Tuesday while
inaugurating the Chairman and members of the Reconciliation and Election committee for Bayelsa Central and West Senatorial districts by-election under the leadership of Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Mohammad Inuwa Yahaya.
Buni said “we must not allow the good foundation laid by the President Muhammadu Buhari government to be wasted and for Nigeria to be taken back to the dark ages.
“It has become imperative for us as the leading political party in Nigeria to build a virile, strong, vibrant and more united APC that would serve beyond, two, three, four or even five terms of office to ensure continuity and consolidation of the gains the party has achieved.
"This remains the surest way to fully actualize our manifesto and improve the lives of Nigerians.
“Our success in this election is very crucial and strategic because of the need to have more supporting hands in the national assembly for improved collaboration and synergy with the President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR administration to successfully execute its policies and programmes to improve the lives of Nigerians”.
The chairman expressed satisfaction that reconciliatory efforts of the committee since assumption of office has yielded results, having been engaging in genuine reconciliation to rebuild people’s confidence, trust and hope in the party.
He said “the committee had in the last three months reconciled life threatening challenges for the party in 11 states across the country.
“Today, we proudly parade political heavy weights like the former Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Former PDP National chairman, Senator Barnabas Gemade, several members of the national assembly, Chief Jimoh Ibrahim, former Head of service of the federation, Mr Danladi Kifasi, Sen. Isa Hamma Misau, Alhaji Salisu Takai and several others while, many others have also indicated interests to join the party.
“This was possible with the support the committee is enjoying from the stakeholders as we continue to move the party away from unnecessary wrangling, squabbles and disputes."