The Digest:
APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has attributed the delay in formally welcoming Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara into the party to strategic considerations around the upcoming Ramadan fast. Yilwatda stated the party prioritized receiving governors from northern Nigeria first due to the region's large Muslim population and the sensitive nature of political activities during Ramadan. He emphasized the decision was strategic and respectful of regional sensitivities, dismissing suggestions it related to internal control issues or the influence of former Governor Nyesom Wike. He assured that Fubara would be formally welcomed after the northern activities conclude.
Key Points:
- The governor and his supporters must await a strategic party schedule, potentially causing local political uncertainty.
- The party seeks to avoid any missteps that could affect its support base in the religiously significant northern region.
- The APC leadership demonstrates a calculated, regionally sensitive approach while reinforcing its national image.
- The explanation frames party logistics within the broader context of Nigeria's religious and cultural calendar.
- The clarification comes amid public speculation, aiming to preempt narratives of internal discord or external influence.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Daily Trust
