The Digest:
In his first statement as the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda boldly dismissed opposition parties, including the PDP, LP, and ADC, emphasizing their lack of strength and the ruling party's ongoing success. His remarks came after the APC secured sweeping victories in the past two years' by-elections.
Key Points:
- Yilwatda claims the opposition parties have "failed" in the last few elections, notably the governorship polls in Edo, Ondo, Kogi, and Imo.
- He asserts that the APC has "no fears" about the opposition and boasts about the party's landslide victories.
- The new APC chair aims to unite the party and continue its expansion, with a focus on recruiting more governors.
- He highlights the defections of Governors Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom) and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta) from the PDP to the APC in 2025.
- Yilwatda states his experience from various roles, including as the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and an electoral commissioner, will aid him in steering the APC to greater success.
- His priority is to strengthen the party and implement its manifesto effectively.
Nentawe Yilwatda’s appointment as APC Chairman signals a bold approach to party unity and expansion, dismissing the relevance of opposition parties and focusing on further consolidating power. His leadership promises an assertive push to maintain the APC's dominance in Nigerian politics.
Sources: Channels TV, Daily Post
