News Editor
By David Odama
As crisis is seemingly brewing in the ruling All Progressive Congress APC in Nasarawa state, a group under the auspices of APC Stakeholders for Fairness and Justice have appealed to the Nasarawa state Governor, Abdullahi Sule to urgently wade into the brewing crisis threatening the unity and existence of the ruling party in the state.
Recalled that the group had on Wednesday called on the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, to urgently intervene and rescue the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state from what they described as “imminent implosion and total disintegration.”
The concerned APC Stakeholders in a press statement signed by the group’s Chairman, Mohammed Bala, and Secretary, Shehu Usman, the stakeholders expressed concerns over the leadership style of the party’s State Chairman, Dr. Aliyu Bello.
The group expressed optimism that Governor Sule’s intervention would restore confidence among party members and strengthen the APC’s position in Nasarawa State.
According the the statement made available to Journalists in Lafia Thursday, They accused the party Chairman of compromising his objectivity due to his intimacy with Senator Ahmed Wadada, a serving senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District.
The group cited a recent interview granted to The Eyewitness Newspapers by Dr. Bello , where he reportedly stated, “Nothing can come between him and his bosom friend, Senator Ahmed Wadada.” The stakeholders alleged that this public admission highlights a bias that could affect the party’s unity and integrity, particularly as the ward and state congresses comes closer.
“If Aliyu Bello is allowed to lead our party going forward, he will use the party to deliver his friend and isolate others, which is detrimental to the APC. The party may be tailored to realise the ambition of one individual, leaving others sidelined.”
The group further expressed fears that if Senator Wadada eventually contests under another political party, Dr. Bello’s divided loyalty could compromise the APC’s chances in future elections.
They also cautioned against the disenfranchisement of other loyal party members which the maintained could lead to internal protests which will no doubt weaken the party’s structure.
“In the face of the unanimous resolve of Nasarawa electorates across the state to prioritise indigenous nationality above all else, we cannot allow the ambitions of two individuals to derail our collective efforts to deliver good governance through the APC,” the statement read.
The stakeholders urged Governor Abdullahi Sule to critically examine their concerns and ensure that a neutral and loyal leader emerges to lead the APC into the future.
They emphasized that the party’s unity and success in upcoming elections depend on fairness, inclusivity, and objectivity in leadership.
