The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed concerns that the influx of politicians from opposition parties could trigger internal crises within the ruling party.
Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, Mr Yilwatda expressed confidence in the party’s internal structures, insisting that the APC has developed strong mechanisms to manage competing interests among its growing membership.
He said the party had already demonstrated its capacity to handle potential flashpoints.
“No. If you watch our congresses, the opposition said that after our congresses, our party will collapse because of self-implosion,” he said.
“We were able to manage the interest of everybody — the governors, the National Assembly, and other members of the party — and we did that equitably.”
According to him, the APC’s current stability is anchored on what he described as a unique and effective internal conflict-resolution framework.
“I think no political party in Nigeria has our own internal conflict resolution mechanism,” he added.
Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, the APC chairman expressed optimism that the party will emerge victorious, citing what he described as its dominance across key voting blocs in the country.
He specifically identified Kano and Katsina states as strongholds for the ruling party.
“I can assure you that Kano is a given to us as APC, and it is a swing state in the North-West,” he said, adding that major voting blocs, including Katsina, remain firmly aligned with the party.
Mr Yilwatda also dismissed claims that the APC is prioritising politics over governance.
“We are not just playing politics alone; we are also ensuring that governance will count in our elections,” he said.
