Abdullahi Ganduje, the recently elected chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that his leadership will ensure internal democracy within the ruling party. On Thursday, the APC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) chose Ganduje, a former Kano governor, as national chairman and Ajibola Basiru, a former Senate spokesperson, as secretary.
During his victory address, the former Kano Governor stated that his priority is to foster unity and implement party reforms.
“With boundless gratitude for the trust placed in me by leaders and members of our party, and with an unwavering resolve to honour that trust, I humbly accept my appointment as chairman of our party, the APC,” Ganduje stated.
“Our main focus will be promoting party unity and defending and increasing the number of executive and legislative seats we currently hold.
“Under my watch, internal democracy will be strictly adhered to, with a deliberate policy to engage in wider consultations and make the party functional throughout the year.
“More reforms will be carried out in the party in alignment with the current political landscape.”
The APC chairman said, “We all agreed that we must unite our members to achieve support for our government to respond adequately, urgently and assertively to the challenges that Nigerians confront daily.
“The challenges include unemployment, poverty, insecurity, social cohesion and the rising cost of living.”
He also called on Nigerians to bear with President Bola Tinubu at this trying time, noting that when the administration fully takes shape, things will get better.
Ganduje said, “I want to make a special appeal to Nigerians to bear with the president at this trying moment, considering that the country’s economy had been in shambles for years.
“I believe the policies and programmes to be unveiled by Mr president when his administration fully takes shape, will surely turn around things for the better.
“Our party must remain rooted among the people, must demonstrate a willingness to serve and make sacrifices, and must be willing to acknowledge and address our weaknesses.”
He added, “We will ensure a level playing field for all party members that want to contest elections under the party’s platform. Our primary elections would be free, transparent and fair.
“Let me also use this opportunity to call on members of our party and all the people of Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states to close ranks and ensure that the APC wins in the forthcoming governorship elections.”
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