President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, as part of efforts to strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The committee was constituted to address internal conflicts within the ruling party and to develop strategies that will enhance unity, inclusiveness and effective mobilisation across the country.
The committee is chaired by the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, while a former National Legal Adviser of the APC, Muiz Banire, will serve as Member and Secretary. Its membership comprises serving governors, members of the Federal Executive Council, and other prominent party stakeholders.
Other members of the committee include Senator Adamu Aliero; Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq; Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma; as well as Governors Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta).
Also on the committee are Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna) and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers); Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari.
Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Buni expressed appreciation to President Tinubu and the party leadership for the confidence reposed in the committee members. He assured that the assignment would be carried out with a high sense of responsibility and dedication.
“The committee will engage in strategic engagements and consultations to develop an all-encompassing, productive and result-oriented strategy that will stand the test of time. We shall implement a system that gives everyone, especially aggrieved parties, a sense of belonging and inclusion, with a renewed hope,” Buni said.
He added that the committee would also adopt proactive measures to address emerging challenges and potential threats in its conflict resolution approach, while urging members not to allow personal interests or sentiments to override the collective interest of the party.
President Tinubu had earlier emphasised the need for unity within the APC during the party’s 15th National Executive Committee meeting held on Friday, December 19, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. He reminded party leaders that the APC was founded on the principles of progressive politics, broad-based participation and respect for diverse opinions.
“We must continue to be resolute that this democracy that we take in our hands must not fail. We say we are bigger. We are larger and taller. But it should now be in our hearts to be accommodating. That’s the only way we can be resilient; we must be tolerant,” the President had said.
