Vietnam’s envoy urges APC to learn from people-focused party model
The Ambassador of Vietnam to Nigeria, Bui Hung, has encouraged Nigerian political parties, especially the All Progressives Congress, to take inspiration from the Communist Party of Vietnam’s approach to governance. Speaking in Abuja on June 5, 2025, he highlighted the importance of people-centred policies, party discipline, and internal democracy. The envoy emphasized that the Vietnamese party’s nearly 100-year history offers valuable lessons for political stability and development. He also called for Nigerian parties to prioritize citizens’ welfare and economic cooperation.
What we know
- Bui Hung urged the APC and other parties to focus on people-centred governance, drawing from the Communist Party of Vietnam’s experience.
- He stressed that strong discipline and internal democracy have been key to the Vietnamese party’s longevity since its founding in 1930.
- The envoy advised Nigerian parties to set clear mandates that prioritize citizens over elite or partisan interests.
- He called for both ruling and opposition parties to promote economic cooperation, openness to trade, and efforts to tackle insecurity.
- The remarks come as Nigerian parties face criticism over internal cohesion and their ability to deliver on people-focused governance.
