Yilwatda repositioned, strengthened party tentacles in one year – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has marked the first anniversary of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its national chairman, saying the ruling party has witnessed renewed unity, nationwide support and stronger internal cohesion under his leadership.

In a statement issued by the chairman’s senior special assistant on Media, Mallam Yusuf Abubakar Dingyadi, the party said Monday that the past year had seen the APC evolve into a more disciplined, inclusive and people-centred political platform.

The statement said Yilwatda assumed office at a critical period in the party’s history and has since focused on strengthening internal democracy, fostering reconciliation among party stakeholders and repositioning the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The APC said his leadership style, characterised by consultation, humility and administrative discipline, has improved cooperation within the National Working Committee (NWC), party elders and other stakeholders, resulting in greater unity across the party.

It added that one of the major achievements recorded during the period was the successful reconciliation of aggrieved members and the promotion of consensus-building across different tendencies within the APC.

The party also claimed that activities at its national secretariat had become more professional, with greater emphasis on accountability, innovation and efficient administration.

The statement said the APC has expanded its engagement with youth, women, persons with disabilities and other groups, while strengthening party structures across wards, local governments and states.

The ruling party further linked its growing acceptance to the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, saying Nigerians were beginning to see the benefits of ongoing economic reforms through infrastructure projects and government interventions across the country.