The 36 state chairmen of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed tenure extension for the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun led National Working Committee (NWC).

The state party chairmen also urged President Muhammadu Buhari to seek re-election in 2019.

A communiqué signed by Chief Henry Ajomale, the Lagos State APC chairman, passed a vote of confidence on President Buhari, the party’s National Chairman, Chief Odigie-Oyegun and other leaders for what they called numerous achievements despite challenges so far experienced in the country.

They said the decision was taken after a thorough appraisal of the APC government.

The communiqué, issued by the Forum of APC State Chairmen after their meeting in Abuja yesterday, also backed the Senator Bola Tinubu led peace and reconciliation committee and urged the panel to expedite action in reconciling members of the party.

The forum also called on all members of the party to give maximum support to the committee to achieve sustainable peace in the party.

Part of the communiqué read, “The forum hereby also resolved as follows: In view of the short period between the time available for the proposed party congresses and INEC published time-table for conduct of party primaries and general elections, the forum resolved that the tenure of the present officers of the party at all levels be extended by 2 years to avert challenges in the party.

“In view of the reasons as adduced above, and the fact that the present constitution as amended in 2014 has not been fully tested in the short life of the party, the forum resolved that the proposed amendment of the party constitution be suspended.”

Today’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting is expected to endorse the proposal of the state party chairmen, after its consideration last night by the national caucus of the ruling APC which met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

It would be recalled that Daily Trust had earlier reported plans by APC leaders to extend the tenure of the current NWC.

PDP squandered $500bn in 16 years – Buhari

Buhari said the Peoples Democratic Party squandered $500 billion oil earnings in 16 years.

“Nigeria was fast heading for a state of collapse. It is easy to forget the fuel subsidy fraud, arms fund diversion, depleted excess account savings, depleted foreign reserves, massive unpaid debts to contractors and suppliers amidst failure to invest or even maintain our infrastructure namely railways, roads, electricity, in spite of having earned over US$500 billion from Oil & Gas alone, during the 16 years of PDP rule. Lest we forget, we must always remind ourselves of the dire situation in which we came to office.

“Therefore we must not be shy in projecting our tremendous achievements from 2015 to date. The territorial integrity of Nigeria is no longer under threat. A number of security challenges still exist, but they exist in even the most well policed and well secured countries. I am confident that the measures we are taking will tackle the acts of rural banditry, herdsmen/farmers conflicts, communal clashes, kidnappings and other crimes,” he said.

APC must brace up for tough challenges in 2019 – Oyegun

“I wish to note that the road so far has not been smooth sailing, but we have weathered the storm. We must brace ourselves to face and overcome challenges that will come our way this year, and they are going to be tough. Elections are generally very emotive,” he said.

He said he fully supported the Asiwaju Peace Committee constituted to reconcile all aggrieved groups within the party and encouraged all members to support the committee.

Our correspondent reports that Senate President Bukola Saraki and Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed were among top party members absent as of the time of filing this report (10:00pm).

The meeting, which started at 8:00pm, was attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Speaker House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, state governors, members of National Working Committee, members of the National Assembly, members of National Executive Council, former governors, ministers among others.

Battles ahead of APC – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that there are battles ahead of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 general elections.

He said the reconciliation committee headed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu must be given maximum support and cooperation with a view to getting the party united in purpose and in shape.

The president said this at the Presidential Villa in Abuja last night at a meeting of the national caucus of the party.

He spoke about the party differences in various states, saying “To this end, I have appointed a committee, headed by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a leader of the party, to reconcile differences in various states. We hope the committee will be given maximum support and cooperation to enable it to satisfactorily carry out its work and get the party united in purpose and in shape for the battles ahead.”

President Buhari said for the APC to succeed in winning the 2019 general elections, the constitution of the party must be strictly followed in all actions and decisions.

He said the party could not have been victorious in 2015 without the unity of purpose exhibited in challenging and defeating an incumbent government.

Buhari said, “This unity and success are needed now more than ever because elections are now looming.”

The President said he was aware of opinions and criticisms about the pace of his government. “In particular, the delay in appointments to boards of parastatals. Many boards have been inaugurated so far.”

He said now that the INEC had come out with the timetable for elections in 2019, the party should prepare itself for congresses at wards, local governments, states and the centre.

He said party leaders should also ensure internal democracy and avoid short cuts and illegal manoeuvres, which had characterized the opposition party “with the consequences that they are now divided.”

“The APC has a history of conducting free and fair primaries whenever consensus about any candidacy is not reached. Regardless of the outcomes of the primary processes, it is imperative that we all work together to ensure the victory of our party.”

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/apc-state-chairmen-extend-oyegun-s-tenure-by-2-years.html

Oyegun 1:Tinubu 0

Nutase:
Oyegun 1:Tinubu 0

MORE LIKE LAGOS 1, FROG EYED MAN ZERO. jagaBANDIT IS FINISHED POLITICALLY.

dis gang up ti rubbish. Tinubu nor go work

And the drama continues.

What Buhari did to Tinubu by appointing him the head of reconciliation can be likened to the popular tactics of converting a notorious criminal to a security of a facility.

That way you checkmate him and make it impossible for him to steal from the same facility he is securing.

Tinubu will henceforth have a less political bargaining power. Should he try anything , they will be like, shebi you are the one appointed to reconcile?

Besides, his political might in SW will diminish where Buhari popularity has dropped drastically. Accepting that appointment is the worst political decision from a man I have always thought is smart politically.

What a big blow for jagaban

They are only playing wise,trying to put their house in order...After the election,he is a gonner.

so no one fears Tinubu again..... Buhari na yeye man...

this reconciliation is dead on arrival with this move

BAT!!! They have battered this man politically..

Chief Henry Ajomale, the Lagos State APC chairman, passed a vote of confidence on President Buhari, the party’s National Chairman, Chief Odigie-Oyegun and other leaders for what they called numerous achievements despite challenges so far experienced in the country

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This one can't act without an explicit support from Tinubu..

lol kds made up 99% of nairaland population. Well this is the first achievement of asiwaju Ahmend tinubu led reconciliation committee ,last three weeks these States chairman called for oyegun to abdicate the office.

IkpuNnu:
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This can't act without an explicit support from Tinubu..

You read my mind madam. Ajomale can't make such move without Tinubu endorsement. That man can never be part of any anti-Tinubu plan.

gunuvi:

The only thing that is constant in life is change. Don't trust these politicians. Their is a greater plot against Tinubu dynasty in 2019 by his own kitchen cabinet

Listen, there have been such plots since the days of Obasanjo and Jonathan. The problem with some of you is that your personal hatred for BAT makes you hallucinate about all kinds of funny stuff. You obviously don't know who Ajomale is for you to be saying this. Tinubu can leave APC today and still be ok and retain Lagos no shaking because he has absolute control of the state's political machinery. From the governor, to the state assembly members, house of reps members, senators, state party chairman, LG chairmen to ward level, you name it. How often do you see Ambode going to Aso rock? It's like saying that Amaechi will kickout Wike because he is a minister. Or that Buhari can dislodge Saraki from kwara just like that. That's the height of political hallucination. Politics is local my friend.

APC is as dead in Delta State as a withered tree in winter. I wish all Deltans will get their PVC'S and help extend APC'S extinction nationally or rather presidentially

But wait oooo!!!

Is Tinubu under jazz?

Because he should have read it clearly that he was going on a mission impossible !!


This is simply the final burial of Tinubu political relevance in Apc on national level..

He should simply go and focus on Lagos Apc before them smart boys hijack am from him hand..



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afroniger:


You read my mind madam. Ajomale can't make such move without Tinubu endorsement. That man can never be part of any anti-Tinubu plan.

The only thing that is constant in life is change. Don't trust these politicians. Their is a greater plot against Tinubu dynasty in 2019 by his own kitchen cabinet

K

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Ol

Nothing concern me...as long as my President stays till 2023.

Tinubu right now..

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Ok

Tinubu in pains right now

Na today una start to support anything incumbent?
Mumu chairmen.

chuksjuve:
But wait oooo!!!

Is Tinubu under jazz?

Because he should have read it clearly that he was going on a mission impossible !!


This is simply the final burial of Tinubu political relevance in Apc on national level..

He should simply go and focus on Lagos Apc before them smart boys hijack am from him hand..



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but wait, what if this has been an elaborate con to make the masses think Tinubu is out of power, when in actual fact he's been the one orchestrating these ordeals in order to fool the masses and his enemies alike? If this is the case, then he has succeeded in scamming majority of Nigerians and the opposition in general. Trust these politicians at your own peril. I gave up on them a long time ago

Lipscomb:
lol kds made up 99% of nairaland population. Well this is the first achievement of asiwaju Ahmend tinubu led reconciliation committee ,last three weeks these States chairman called for oyegun to abdicate the office.

Lol.. Did you read Tinubu's letter where he called for Oyegun to resign.
Here the truth young man: A house divided against itself cannot stand.
APC is that house built on deciet, lies and more lies plus proper propaganda.
A party of hypocrites and janjaweedians.
(drops keyboard)

Lipscomb:
lol kds made up 99% of nairaland population. Well this is the first achievement of asiwaju Ahmend tinubu led reconciliation committee ,last three weeks these States chairman called for oyegun to abdicate the office.

I tire for all these Igbo / Ipob / PDP lunatics masquerading as Nigerians on NL.

They argue Lagos state is under key n lock by Tinubu but still believe that a statement from Lagos state APC chairman is against Tinubu. I just do not know what to do with all these foolish Igbos on NL.

Asiwaju is finished

Wrong political move.
The party needs someone with more political strength, that can bring stakeholders together.

This one, with all due respect, is almost like Kyaris rubber stamp oh