August 03, (THEWILL) – The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected the immediate-past governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, as National Chairman of the party.
The NEC also elected Ajibola Basiru, a former Senate spokesperson, as the party’s National Secretary.
They were elected following the resignation of the former National Chairman and Secretary, Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Iyiola Omisore, respectively.
The two leaders were unanimously elected during an executive session of the meeting and later took the oath of office and allegiance, which was administered to them by Barrister Mustapha Abubakar.
Speaking after his inauguration, Ganduje pledged to ensure strict internal democracy within the party.
His words: “Our main focus will be promoting party unity and defending and increasing the number of executive and legislative seats we currently hold. Under my watch, internal democracy will be strictly adhered to with a deliberate policy to engage in wider consultations and make the party functional throughout the year.
“More reforms will be carried out in the party in alignment with the current political landscape
“We all agreed that we must unite our members to achieve support for our government to respond adequately, urgently and assertively to the challenges that Nigerians confront daily.
“The challenges include unemployment, poverty, insecurity, social cohesion and the rising cost of living.
“I want to make a special appeal to Nigerians to bear with the President at this trying moment, considering that the country’s economy had been in shambles for years. I believe the policies and programmes to be unveiled by Mr President when his administration fully takes shape will surely turn around things for the better.
“Our party must remain rooted among the people, must demonstrate a willingness to serve and make sacrifices, and must be willing to acknowledge and address our weaknesses.
“It’s a huge privilege and an honour and a great responsibility to take on this job and I will do it with everything I have to the best of my ability for my party and my country.
“We will ensure a level playing field for all party members that want to contest elections under the party’s platform. Our primary elections would be free, transparent and fair.
“Let me also use this opportunity to call on members of our party and all the people of Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa States to close ranks and ensure that the APC wins in the forthcoming governorship elections.”
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