The North West APC Youth League on Wednesday firmly disowned a purported coalition of APC support groups in Kebbi State, describing it as “unregistered, unrecognized, and lacking legitimacy” within the party.
The league, speaking at a press briefing in Kaduna, reiterated its full support for Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, whom it described as an invaluable asset to the APC, the President, and the people of Kebbi State and the wider North West.
Comrade Aliyu Suleiman, the league’s national coordinator, said the coalition has no foundation in the party’s structure at any level — ward, local government, state, or national.
“This so-called coalition has never contributed to party activities, never mobilized a voter, and has no record of grassroots engagement. Its only function is to exploit Senator Bagudu’s reputation for personal gain,” Suleiman said.
The group praised Bagudu’s leadership as a unifying force in Kebbi State and across the North West, highlighting his track record of strengthening APC structures, fostering cohesion, and delivering policies that have transformed communities.
“Senator Bagudu has consistently prioritized governance, youth development, and inclusive progress. He is approachable, committed, and focused on advancing policies that improve the lives of ordinary citizens. His experience and vision are indispensable to the APC and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration,” Suleiman said.
The youth league condemned the coalition’s press release as an attempt to sow division within the party.
“These claims reflect the desperation of political opportunists who seek to destabilize the progress achieved under Minister Bagudu’s stewardship,” Suleiman added.
Beyond defending the minister, the league called on APC members and supporters to remain united behind Governor Nasir Idris, emphasizing that party cohesion is essential for sustaining developmental gains and advancing the APC’s agenda in Kebbi and the North West.
“The APC has achieved significant milestones in governance, infrastructure, and youth empowerment thanks to the leadership of Senator Bagudu and other committed party figures. Party members must focus on consolidating these achievements rather than being distracted by unfounded claims,” he added.
The press conference, attended by senior officials of the North West APC Youth League and political observers, concluded with a firm commitment to uphold party unity and ensure that Bagudu continues to play a strategic role in strengthening the APC, supporting government policies, and promoting the welfare of citizens in Kebbi State, the North West, and beyond.
