Newly elected members of National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) received certificates of return on Thursday in Abuja, with the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, declaring that the recently conducted National Convention will go down in history as one without a single litigation.
In his remarks shortly after himself and other NWC members received the certificate of return, Prof. Yilwatda said, “this convention will go down in history as one without a single litigation. It was almost as if we were at a carnival rather than a convention. The internal wrangling that used to trail conventions was completely absent.”
He commended the Convention Planning Committee for an excellent, elegant, well-organised, transparent, and one of the most beautiful conventions ever held in Nigeria, adding that the committee raised the bar beyond imagination.
The APC National Chairman, who promised to deliver at all levels in the coming election- governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives and Houses of Assembly, added that his committee would put in all its energy and effort to ensure success for their candidates.
He said: “The assurance I give you is that we will deepen democracy. We will uphold democracy within the party and ensure stability.
“We will continue to expand the party—keep reaching out, keep engaging, keep mobilising—to increase membership across the country. We must ensure that our party remains strong and focused. We must present clear policies, clear candidates, and a clear direction for Nigeria.
“Our responsibility is to strengthen democracy and build confidence in the political process. We will continue to work hard to ensure that our party remains the platform of choice for Nigerians. We assure you that this party will work towards credible elections and stronger democratic institutions.
“Our duty is to ensure that we deliver results at all levels—governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives and Houses of Assembly. We will put in all our energy and effort to ensure success for our candidates.
“We will also maintain strong working relationships between the party, the states, and the federal level, ensuring coordination and unity of purpose. We pledge loyalty to the party, loyalty to Nigeria, and commitment to responsible leadership.”
Fielding questions from newsmen shortly after the presentation of certificate of return, Prof. Yilwatda said, “the assurance we give the party and Nigerians is that this party is strong, prepared, and ready. The National Working Committee has been given the certificate, which is the authority to carry out the mandate entrusted to us. We will ensure that the party’s manifesto, based on progressive principles, is implemented across Nigeria for the benefit of our people.”
The Chairman, Convention Central Co-ordination Committee of 2026 APC Convention, Rt. Hon. Aminu Masari, who presented the certificates to the beneficiaries, charged the NWC members to do the right thing.
