APC Nat’l Chairman Says APC Most Democratic Party in Nigeria
By Core Reporters
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that open challenges even against sitting leaders prove the party’s democratic credentials.
He made this declaration on Wednesday in Abuja after overseeing the ongoing sale of Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms, Yilwatda painted a picture of a political arena buzzing with ambition and rivalry.
According to him, the sight of aspirants stepping forward including those aiming for the presidency signals not division, but strength.
In a striking assertion, Yilwatda pointed to the unprecedented reality within the party: sitting Governors, Senators, and even President Bola Ahmed Tinubu himself are facing potential challengers from within their own ranks.
“This is democracy in action,” he insisted, emphasizing that no barriers have been placed on aspirants.
Party offices, he said, have seen a steady stream of hopefuls purchasing forms without interference, backed by what he described as a seamless administrative process involving banks and internal departments.
The APC Chairman went further, framing the surge of aspirants as evidence of the party’s national dominance.
In his view, the sheer number of contenders reflects widespread acceptance and confidence in the party’s platform.
Behind the scenes, Yilwatda revealed, the party has been monitoring public sentiment closely including social media chatter for signs of dissatisfaction.
So far, he claimed, there have been no major complaints, reinforcing the party’s narrative of transparency and efficiency.
“Inclusion is not just a slogan, it is the foundation of our party,” he declared, arguing that the open contest for positions across all levels underscores a deliberate strategy to broaden participation.
However, despite the growing interest, Yilwatda made it clear that the timeline for the nomination process remains fixed.
Any extension of form sales, he said, would require formal approval by the party’s National Working Committee and for now, no such move is on the table.
As the race intensifies, the APC appears keen to project unity through competition betting that a fiercely contested internal process will ultimately translate into electoral strength.
Whether this surge of challengers signals cohesion or cracks beneath the surface remains the question looming over Nigeria’s political landscape.
