The All Progressives Party APC, governors, gubernatorial candidates and ministers from the states of the North-West met and resolved to promote every effort at reconciling and strengthening the party
In a statement, the APC National Vice-Chairman, North-West, Salihu Lukman, said after the meeting on Thursday, in Kaduna, the initiative to commence the consultative meeting was vital for the strengthening the party in the North-West.
“The forum also noted the improved leadership engagements and cohesion within the zone.” He said.
It was gathered that the participants at the meeting, were informed of the zonal report from the National Vice Chairman (North-West) and reviewed the state of the party at the national level and within the zone.
“The zonal meeting welcomed the successful conclusion of primaries at the state and national levels.
“Participants acknowledged the challenges facing some state chapters of the party and resolved to promote efforts at reconciliation as an urgent priority.” The statement said.
The forum appreciated the contribution of the North-West to the emergence and growth of the APC and its electoral viability adding that the zone contributed, about 39% of the votes the APC recorded in the 2019 and 2015 presidential elections.
“Therefore, the zone resolved to aggregate its interests and vital concerns and engage accordingly with the presidential candidate of the party.
“Participants requested the National Vice-Chairman (North-West) to ensure that the consultative meeting is sustained as a vital tool for cohesion within the party.” The statement reads.
