The Kebbi State Government has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders’ Reconciliation Committee, with a charge to its members to intensify efforts towards reconciling aggrieved party members, strengthening internal cohesion and securing the party’s success in the forthcoming elections.
The committee was inaugurated by the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, who was represented by his Deputy, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, CON at a ceremony attended by party leaders, stakeholders and other prominent members of the APC.
He emphasised the need for constructive dialogue, mutual understanding and inclusive engagement in addressing grievances, noting that genuine reconciliation would strengthen the party’s internal structures and enhance its prospects in the forthcoming elections.
The Governor further charged the committee to ensure that every aggrieved member was given the opportunity to express their concerns, while encouraging all stakeholders to place the collective interest of the party above personal differences.
He expressed confidence that the committee, with its wealth of experience and leadership capacity, would contribute significantly to consolidating unity and fostering a common purpose among party members across the state.
In his remarks, the newly inaugurated Chairman of the Committee, retired General Magoro, assured the Governor and the party leadership that the committee would work diligently to justify the confidence reposed in its members.
He said the committee would adopt an inclusive and consultative approach to identifying the causes of disagreements, listening to the concerns of aggrieved members and facilitating lasting solutions capable of restoring confidence and trust within the party.
General Magoro disclosed that the committee would embark on visits to all the 21 local government areas of Kebbi State to engage party officials, stakeholders and other relevant groups in a comprehensive reconciliation exercise.
According to him, the planned engagements would provide an opportunity to assess grievances at the grassroots, promote understanding among competing interests and develop practical recommendations for strengthening the party ahead of the forthcoming elections.
He emphasised that the committee’s mission was not merely to settle immediate disputes but also to encourage a culture of dialogue, cooperation and collective responsibility that would sustain party unity beyond the electoral period.
The Convener of the Committee and Managing Director of the National Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Ahmed Faruk Umar, expressed optimism that the reconciliation initiative would reposition the APC for greater cohesion and electoral success.
He commended Governor Nasir Idris for supporting the initiative, describing the committee as an important platform for bringing party members together, addressing legitimate concerns and ensuring that internal disagreements did not undermine the party’s collective aspirations.
Engr. Umar called on party leaders and members to cooperate fully with the committee, submit their grievances through constructive channels and embrace reconciliation in the overall interest of the APC.
He expressed confidence that sustained engagement and a renewed spirit of solidarity would strengthen the party’s political base and enhance its chances of victory in the forthcoming elections.
Also speaking, APC chieftain Alhaji Umar Idris Büro pledged his full support for the committee, urging party members to put aside their differences and work together towards achieving their shared political objectives.
He stressed that unity remained indispensable to the party’s continued growth, noting that the success of the reconciliation exercise would depend largely on the willingness of leaders and members to embrace compromise, mutual respect and collective action.
Similarly, Alhaji Atiku Bunu pledged total support for the committee and called on all party stakeholders to rally behind the initiative to ensure that the APC remained strong, united and focused on its electoral objectives.
He urged members to avoid actions capable of deepening divisions and instead contribute positively to the reconciliation process by demonstrating patience, understanding and loyalty to the party.
The inauguration marks a significant step in the party’s efforts to address internal disagreements, strengthen relationships among stakeholders and build a broad-based platform for collective political engagement ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Under the committee’s proposed grassroots engagement strategy, stakeholders across the Gwandu, Argungu, Yauri and Zuru Emirates are expected to have opportunities to air their concerns and participate in discussions aimed at promoting mutual understanding and lasting reconciliation.
The committee is chaired by retired General Magoro, with retired Justice Sulaiman Ambursa as Vice Chairman. Rilwanu Abarshi Yauri will serve as Secretary, while Engr. Ahmed Faruk will serve as Coordinator.
