President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), aimed at resolving internal disputes and strengthening party cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The committee was inaugurated on Wednesday in Lagos and is made up of APC governors, members of the Executive Council of the Federation and other key stakeholders.
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, was named chairman, while former APC National Legal Adviser, Muiz Banire, will serve as member and secretary.
Other members include Senator Adamu Aliero; Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, 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; and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.
Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Buni thanked President Tinubu and the party leadership for the confidence reposed in the committee members, assuring that they would carry out the assignment with diligence and responsibility.
He said the committee would engage in broad consultations to develop an inclusive, result-oriented strategy, while adopting proactive measures to address grievances and potential threats to party unity.
Buni urged members not to allow personal interests to override the collective goals of the party.
President Tinubu had earlier stressed the need for cohesion within the APC at the party’s 15th National Executive Committee meeting held on December 19 at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
He reminded party leaders that the APC was founded on progressive ideals, inclusiveness and respect for diverse opinions, noting that tolerance and accommodation were essential for the party’s resilience and democratic growth.
Editor: Ada Ononye
