APC defends Benue congress as new state leaders emerge
Bola Tinubu, through Vice President Kashim Shettima, has called for reconciliation among APC leaders in Benue State after parallel congresses produced different executives. The APC panel, led by Dr Auwalu Ishiye, defended the process that produced Benjamin Omale as Benue chairman, describing it as credible and peaceful. Several states, including Jigawa, Kano, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom, completed their congresses, with consensus candidates emerging in most cases. In Ondo State, youths criticized the APC for allegedly ignoring a court order restraining the congress.
Key takeaways
- Dr Auwalu Ishiye stated that the Benue congress followed party guidelines and was peaceful, resulting in Benjamin Omale as chairman.
- Parallel congresses occurred in Benue, with factions loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and George Akume producing different executives.
- In Jigawa, Ahmad Garba emerged as chairman through a consensus process, while in Kano, Umar Doguwa was endorsed by delegates from all local government areas.
- Chris Etta was elected chairman in Cross River after lengthy stakeholder deliberations, and Obong Ntukekpo was reelected in Akwa Ibom.
- In Ondo, the Oodua Progressive Youth League criticized the APC for proceeding with the congress despite a restraining court order, warning of possible instability.
