Why Nigerians can’t trust opposition parties, by Yilwatda
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, yesterday explained why Nigerians cannot trust opposition parties with the country’s management. According to him, the internal crises in
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, yesterday explained why Nigerians cannot trust opposition parties with the country’s management.
According to him, the internal crises in the parties showed that “they are not prepared to govern Nigeria”.
In a statement issued yesterday by his spokesman Abimbola Tooki, the APC chair said political parties struggling with internal disputes cannot be trusted with national leadership.
Tooki quoted the APC national chairman as speaking in Abuja while addressing issues affecting the country’s political and economic management, noting that “a party that cannot govern itself cannot govern Nigeria.”
The statement reads: “If a political platform is constantly trapped in self-inflicted crisis, consumed by internal sabotage, and weakened by poor management, it simply has no business asking Nigerians for the mandate to lead this country.”
Yilwatda said the ruling party remains a tested and durable political platform capable of managing Nigeria’s complex governance challenges. The APC is not an ad hoc coalition held together by convenience.
“It is a tested and enduring political machine, built on structure, spread, experience and the capacity to respond to the real needs of Nigerians.
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“We are the only party with the institutional strength and national reach to carry the weight of both the present and the future of this country.”
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He said the ruling party is focused on strengthening governance, deepening democratic culture, and rebuilding public trust.
Yilwatda noted that while governance involves difficult decisions, the APC remains committed to supporting reforms aimed at long-term stability and prosperity.
He said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration faces a serious nation-building responsibility that requires political courage and patience.
The APC leadersaid the party believes in winning elections through the support of voters rather than legal technicalities.
He said: “Victory is sweeter when it is earned. It is more legitimate when it is freely given by the people.
“As a party, we believe that the strongest mandate is one secured through persuasion, performance, organisation and political engagement.”
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Yilwatda noted that the ruling party was increasingly confident because of its expanding national structures and growing acceptance across the country.
On security, Yilwatda decribed ongoing mass trial of terrorism suspects as a demonstration of the government’s commitment to addressing insecurity through the rule of law.
He said: “What we are seeing is movement beyond arrests toward institutional accountability.
“It shows that the Tinubu administration is not only fighting insecurity on the battlefield but also in the courtroom, in the intelligence space, and within the wider framework of state institutions.”
Yilwatda noted that the administration has been pursuing a comprehensive security strategy that combines military operations, intelligence coordination, and judicial processes.
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Speaking on party affairs in Osun state, Yilwatda said the state represents an important political test for the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said: “Osun is not just another state election.
It is a test of strength, a battle of perception, a measure of organisational discipline, and an important rehearsal ground for 2027.”
He urged party leaders and members in the state to maintain unity and discipline ahead of future political contests.
Restating APC’s commitment to supporting policies that promote security, economic recovery, and national progress, Yilwatda said: “Nigeria needs steadiness, structure, courage, and capacity. The APC represents that responsibility.
“We are not perfect, but we are prepared, we are tested, and we are committed to doing the hard work required to move this country forward.”
