Opposition parties have lost focus, says Yilwatda
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda yesterday took a swipe at leading opposition leaders, who, rather than position their parties as alternative political platforms, blame their rejection
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda yesterday took a swipe at leading opposition leaders, who, rather than position their parties as alternative political platforms, blame their rejection by Nigerians on the ruling party.
Yilwatda taunted the opposition parties of abandoning promoting their manifestoes to blaming the governing party for their misfortune.
He spoke at the party’s Abuja headquarters during the presentation of certificates of return to elected members of the National Working Committee (NWC).
They were elected during the March 28, Convention.
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Yilwatda said: “It is interesting to note that the opposition no longer promote their manifestos. They are now quick to blame their problems on APC. If they can’t get their candidate right or get anything right, they are quick to blame it on APC. We have become their manifesto, campaign slogan.”
After receiving his certificate, promised a new era of internal democracy, stability and aggressive membership mobilisation.
He lauded the smooth conduct of the recent national convention, noting that it set a new benchmark for political gatherings in the country.
He also praised the Aminu Bello Masari-led NCCCC for delivering “a transparent and seamless process devoid of friction.”
Convention Chairman Aminu Bellow Masari wished the new leaders of the party God’s wisdom to be able to pilot the affairs of the party, especially as it prepares for primaries to elect party flag bearers in all elective offices in the country.
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The former Kastina State governor, who once served as House of Representatives Speaker, said: “I wish you God’s guidance and protection, and the wisdom to carry out the task successfully.
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“Normally, parties, especially the National Working Committee, will be under intense pressure during primaries. I hope we will be able to resist temptation and do what is right for the benefit of our party and our country.”
Expressing confidence in the Yilwatda-led NWC, Masari said: “With the commitment of the chairman and members of the NWC, we expect to see a renewed, motivated National Working Committee that will do even better than before.
“We believe this Chairman and the National Working Committee will outperform previous committees, building on the foundation laid by past leaders and advancing the party for national development.”
Those presented with the certificates of return as NWC members alongside Yilwatda are: Deputy National Chairmen Ali Bukar Dalori (North); Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye (South); Senator Ajibola Basiru (National Secretary); National Vice Chairmen Victor Giadom (Southsouth); Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu (Southeast); Isaacs Kekemeke (Southwest); Idris Shuaibu (Northeast); Mu’azu Bawa Rijau (Northcentral); Garba Datti Muhammad (Northwest).
Other are: Prof. AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana (Deputy National Secretary); Murtala Aliyu Kankia (National Legal Adviser); Uguru Mathew Ofoke (National Treasurer); Ambassador Haruna Ginsau (National Financial Secretary); Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu (National Organising Secretary); Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa (National Welfare Secretary); Felix Morka (National Publicity Secretary); Sen. Abubakar Maikafi (National Auditor) and Dr. Mary Alile-Idele (National Women Leader).
Others are: Dayo Israel (National Youth Leader); Aare Durotolu Oyebode Bankole (National Leader,Persons with Disabilities); Hamma-Adama Ali Kumo (Deputy National Financial Secretary); Emeka Okafor (Deputy National Organising Secretary); Durosinmi Meseko (Deputy National Publicity Secretary) and Hajiya Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim (Deputy National Women Leader).
