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‘Change is inevitable’ — APC says no crisis despite ouster of Adamu, Omisore

July 22, 2023
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports of
an internal crisis while commenting on recent developments in the party.

 

The resignation of Abdullahi Adamu as national chairman and
Iyiola Omisore as national secretary had fuelled reports of upheaval within the
party.

 

Recall that the failure of Adamu to account for over N30
billion from the sale of nomination forms was the “last straw” that led to his
ouster.

 

Omisore had also been accused of mismanaging funds meant for
campaigns in Osun state.

 

Although Abubakar Kyari has assumed office as acting
chairman and Festus Fuanter as the acting national secretary, there have been
speculations over the potential permanent holders of the positions.

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While Umar Ganduje, former governor of Kano, has been pegged
as President Bola Tinubu’s preferred candidate for the chairmanship of the
party, Gboyega Oyetola, former governor of Osun, and Ajibola Basiru,
spokesperson for the ninth senate, have been reported to be in the running to
emerge as national secretary.

 

APC: THERE IS NO
CRISIS, CHANGE IS INEVITABLE

In a statement released on Saturday, Felix Morka, APC
national publicity secretary, said the reports of a crisis in the party are
speculative.

 

“Quite to the contrary, there is no crisis in the party. APC
stands as one strong, dynamic, resilient and progressive party,” Morka said.

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He said the resignation of Adamu and Omisore only shows the
“high level of institutional maturity and quality of its leadership that place
the best interest of the party first and above personal egos and ambitions”.

 

Morka said the “rapid succession”, in acting capacities, to
both offices exemplifies a working constitutional process.

 

He noted that all sections of the party’s leadership are
united in the quest for a more progressive party and that “the personal
thoughts of members do not reflect the position of the party of the NWC”.

 

“Change in the life of any individual or institution is
constant and inevitable,” Morka added.

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“As Africa’s largest political party, our demonstrated
capacity to adapt to change and emergent realities always stands us out, and
sets us beyond the wishes of doomsayers.

 

“We remain committed to the renewed hope agenda of President
Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration towards uplifting the quality of life of all
Nigerians.”