The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has issued a strong warning to party members seeking tickets ahead of the 2027 elections, cautioning them against violence, misconduct, and any form of disruption during the party’s primary elections.
In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda stressed that all aspirants must conduct themselves peacefully and accept the outcome of free and fair primaries, warning that the party would not hesitate to impose sanctions on offenders.
According to him, any aspirant or supporter found engaging in violence, sponsoring unrest, participating in anti-party activities, or attempting to undermine the credibility of the process risks immediate suspension from the party.
He emphasized that individual ambition must not be allowed to override the collective interest of the party or threaten national stability.
“In every democratic contest, only one person will eventually emerge victorious. What is important is the spirit with which the process is approached. I urge all aspirants to display maturity, patriotism, and good sportsmanship by embracing the outcome of the primaries in the overall interest of the party and our democracy,” he said.
Yilwatda also commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and deepen internal party processes, urging aspirants and stakeholders to align with the administration’s vision rather than engage in divisive politics.
He added that the “Renewed Hope” agenda is laying a foundation for long-term national development and should not be undermined by personal or factional interests.
“The infrastructure revolution currently ongoing under President Tinubu’s leadership will have far-reaching effects on economic productivity, job creation, market access, and national competitiveness. These are strategic investments that will transform communities and strengthen the nation’s economic foundation,” he noted.
The APC chairman assured that the party remains committed to fairness, inclusiveness, and internal cohesion, adding that it will continue to provide leadership focused on development and national progress as the 2027 elections approach.
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