The All Progressives Congress in Plateau State on Friday unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.
The APC also kicked against accepting Governor Caleb Mutfwang into the party.
The endorsement was unveiled during a stakeholders meeting in Jos attended by the National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, as well as former governor and leader of the party in the state, Senator Simon Bako Lalong.
Others present were former Deputy Speaker Idris Wase, former Governor Joshua Dariye, former Minister Dame Pauline Tallen, MD/CEO North Central Development Commission Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, serving and former members of the state and National Assembly and hundreds of party faithful.
Moving the motion for the endorsement, former Deputy National Secretary of the APC, Barr. Festus Fuanter said, “I move the motion to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole candidate for the party in 2027.”
The motion was seconded by state APC Woman Leader, Alice Dimlong.
The stakeholders overwhelmingly supported the motion.
Fuanter also moved another motion, saying, “I move the motion against accepting Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang joining the APC.”
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The motion was also unanimously accepted by the stakeholders.
In his remarks, leader of the party in the state, Senator Lalong, welcomed the decision of the party and said the President deserves a second term for not only working hard to touch the lives of Nigerians, but also carrying Plateau State along in his government, right from when he appointed him the DG of his campaign in 2023.
Lalong said, “The appointment of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshewe as APC National Chairman is a great blessing to Plateau State which not only opens access and development, but is also a sign that good things will continue to come to Plateau people through the APC.
“Plateau APC is united, as all differences have been resolved with all structures coming together for the progress of the state and nation at large.
“Members who earlier left our party are back including those who have left other political parties.”
Also speaking, National Chairman of the party, Yilwatda, appreciated the members for their endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term, which he said was deserved because he has revived the economy of the country and set the nation on the path of progress.
He said the President holds the state and APC family in great esteem, particularly due to the rousing welcome he received when he attended the funeral of his mother recently.
Yilwatda also thanked members of the party for their solidarity and goodwill during the demise and burial of his mother.
The party, he said, is growing more stronger everyday and receiving new members from various political parties, assuring that those who are joining the party will be given all privileges and rights.
Former Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Idris Wase, also emphasized the need for unity and oneness among members. He warned against gossips and other divisive tendencies which only bring confusion and setback.
Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Daniel Naanlong Gapyil, described the gathering as heart warming, particularly the resolve to unite and break any barriers that hinder progress.
Former Minister for Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, also commended the spirit of unity saying the party is waxing stronger.
