Governors, party heavyweights rally behind unity as region positions itself for 2027 battles
By Abdulwahab Muhammad Published by Alphapressmedia
The All Progressives Congress (APC) demonstrated a strong show of unity and internal cohesion on Wednesday as party leaders from across the North-East converged on Gombe for a peaceful and successful zonal congress that produced a new leadership through consensus.The high-level gathering brought together governors, federal lawmakers, and senior party officials, underscoring the strategic importance of the North-East to the future of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.North-East Remains APC’s Strongest Fortress — BuniWelcoming delegates, Yobe State Governor and APC North-East Zonal Coordinator, Mai Mala Buni, described the region as the party’s most reliable base, noting that five of the six governors in the zone belong to the APC.“There is no zone that is more APC than the North-East, and we will continue to protect the interest of the party at all times,” Buni declared.He pointed to recent defections into the party as proof of its growing national appeal and urged stakeholders to translate their numerical advantage into electoral victories in 2027.Consensus Emerges as Party Chooses Stability Over ContestThe congress adopted consensus as the mode of electing zonal officers, a decision presided over by Congress Committee Chairman Simon Ngwan.A motion to endorse the consensus process was moved by former Senate President Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan and seconded by House of Representatives Chief Whip Usman Bello Kumo.The final adoption of the consensus list was moved by Senator Ali Ndume and seconded by Gombe APC Chairman Mohammed Dantata Ndus, drawing overwhelming support from delegates.Fintiri Praises Orderly Conduct, Calls for Continued CooperationAdamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri delivered the vote of thanks, commending delegates for maintaining decorum throughout the exercise and urging party members to sustain cooperation for the collective good of the party.Inuwa Yahaya: Unity Key to Advancing Tinubu’s Renewed Hope AgendaGombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya congratulated the newly elected executives and called for stronger cohesion across party structures in the North-East.He particularly commended the emergence of former Gombe APC Chairman Nitte Amangal as Zonal Publicity Secretary and former state Women Leader Lumbi Abubakar as Zonal Women Leader, expressing confidence in their leadership capacity.The governor stressed that unity and inclusiveness would be critical in supporting the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda.Full List of Newly Elected APC North-East Zonal ExecutivesNational Vice Chairman: Idris ShuaibuZonal Secretary: Baba AliLegal Adviser: Tatfron DaudaPublicity Secretary: Nitte AmangalYouth Leader: Joseph MondalePWD Representative: Haruna TataWomen Leader: Lumbi AbubakarOrganising Secretary: AbubakarWhy This Congress MattersThe peaceful adoption of consensus candidates is being interpreted within party circles as a sign that the APC in the North-East is prioritising stability and unity over internal rivalry—an approach analysts believe could strengthen the party’s electoral machinery as early alignments &begin ahead of 2027.With five APC governors in the zone and a history of delivering significant votes in national elections, the region remains one of the party’s most strategic political strongholds.
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