The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has cautioned party aspirants against acts capable of disrupting the forthcoming primary elections, warning that anyone found instigating violence or engaging in anti-party conduct could face immediate suspension.
In a statement issued on Monday through his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda stressed that the party leadership would not condone behaviour capable of undermining the credibility of the exercise.
According to the statement, “the leadership of the party would not tolerate any act capable of disrupting the smooth conduct of the primaries, noting that any aspirant or supporter found instigating violence, sponsoring unrest, engaging in anti-party activities, or attempting to undermine the integrity of the process would face severe disciplinary measures, including immediate suspension from the party.”
The APC chairman noted that the ruling party had built a national reputation for organisation and political stability, adding that personal ambitions must never supersede party unity or the country’s democratic order.
“In every democratic contest, only one person will eventually emerge victorious. What is important is the spirit with which the process is approached. I urge all aspirants to display maturity, patriotism, and good sportsmanship by embracing the outcome of the primaries in the overall interest of the party and our democracy,” he said.
He further urged aspirants to conduct themselves responsibly throughout the primary election process, reminding them that their actions would reflect directly on the image and values of the APC.
Yilwatda also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as sustained efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and internal party structures, while calling on party stakeholders to support the administration’s political direction.
“The Renewed Hope administration is laying a solid foundation for a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria. This is not the time for destructive politics or selfish interests that may put a dent on the remarkable progress that has been achieved,” he said.
The APC chairman highlighted several achievements of the Tinubu administration, including investments in road infrastructure across the six geopolitical zones, railway development, port rehabilitation, reforms in the energy sector, agricultural interventions, and programmes targeted at supporting youths and small businesses through credit facilities and empowerment schemes.
He added that ongoing reforms in sectors such as solid minerals, oil and gas, education, healthcare, and technology would have long-term economic benefits for Nigerians.
“The infrastructure revolution currently ongoing under President Tinubu’s leadership will have far-reaching effects on economic productivity, job creation, market access, and national competitiveness. These are strategic investments that will transform communities and strengthen the nation’s economic foundation,” Yilwatda said.
He reaffirmed the APC leadership’s commitment to fairness, inclusion, and party cohesion, assuring Nigerians that the ruling party would continue to focus on governance, development, and national progress.
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