APC prepares to fill national chairmanship, secretary seats
In a significant stride towards consolidating its governance, the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) is gearing up to fill the vacant positions of National Chairmanship and National Secretary.
The decision was announced during the party’s National Caucus meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House Conference Centre on Wednesday.
“As a party, we must handle our finances very well. I hope the financial audit recommended by the National Working Committee (NWC) will help us strengthen our finances better. I thank our governors who contribute generously to the wallet of the party. These times are tough. We are challenged. Please continue to support the party,” emphasized President Tinubu while stressing the importance of accountability and financial discipline within the party.
Furthermore, the President underlined the need for greater inclusion of women and youth in the day-to-day operations of the party, acknowledging their dedication and prowess in election matters.
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“Our party also needs to be more gender-friendly, and we need more participation from the youths because they own our tomorrow. Let’s get more youths and women involved. They are very dedicated election masters,” he implored.
Recalling the resignations of Abdullahi Adamu and Iyiola Omisore as the national chairman and national secretary, respectively, on July 17, the filling of the National Chairmanship and National Secretary seats is seen as a crucial leadership move that will shape the party’s direction and vision.
The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the APC, Senator Abubakar Kyari, emerged as the party’s National Chairman but was nominated as a minister by President Tinubu last week.
In his welcome address, Acting APC National Chairman, Senator Abubakar Kyari, commended President Tinubu for the steps he has taken so far to reposition the economy for greater productivity and future prosperity.
The meeting, attended by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, former National Chairmen Chief Bisi Akande and Chief John Oyegun, serving governors, former governors, and National Assembly members, focused on two memos presented by the Acting National Chairman. The memos were about the Appointment of External Auditors and filling of vacant party offices.
The two major party positions considered by the Caucus are that of the National Chairmanship and National Secretary seats, to be filled during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
President Tinubu also took the opportunity to detail decisions he has taken to reform the country’s economy, reiterating that Nigeria cannot continue to sustain the treasury-depleting fuel subsidy and losses incurred by the past foreign exchange management regime.
“We can’t continue to play poker with our economy. That is why I took the decisions I have taken so far.”
