APC conflict resolution committee begins work ahead of 2027 polls

…vows to resolves lingering disputes among members

In a bid to strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation has commenced work, pledging to address lingering disputes and emerging threats within the party.

The committee, chaired by former APC National Caretaker Chairman and Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, held its inaugural meeting on Monday night at the chairman’s lodge in Abuja. 

The body was inaugurated last December by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The meeting focused on outlining strategies for carrying out the committee’s mandate, which centres on conflict resolution, reconciliation and mobilisation across the party’s structures nationwide.

Those in attendance included Governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Uba Sani (Kaduna) and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti). Others were Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello; Senator Adamu Aleiro; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Masari; and former APC National Legal Adviser, Muiz Banire, who serves as secretary of the committee.

Governors Bassey Otu (Cross River), Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara) and Umar Namadi (Jigawa), who are also members of the committee, were absent from the meeting.

Although no official communiqué was issued after the meeting, the Director-General of Press and Media Affairs to the Yobe State Governor, Mamman Mohammed, confirmed that the meeting took place.

At the committee’s inauguration in December, Buni had assured party leaders that the panel would diligently execute its assignment to ensure that the unity and stability of the APC are preserved ahead of future electoral contests.

According to the chairman,  “the committee will adopt strategic engagements and wide consultations to develop an all-encompassing and productive results that will stand the test of time to give both the old and new members, especially aggrieved parties, a sense of belonging and inclusion, with a renewed hope”.

He added that “the committee will consider proactive measures and solutions to potential threats in our conflict resolution approach.”

He urged members “not to allow personal interest and sentiments to override the general interest and purpose for which this committee is constituted.”

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