The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on all aspirants seeking elective positions on the party’s platform to conduct themselves with ‘utmost discipline, maturity, and statesmanship’ ahead of forthcoming primaries or face severe sanctions.
Professor Yilwatda gave the charge in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy.
The message was directed at aspirants who recently underwent screening exercises conducted by various committees constituted by the party for the 2027 electoral process.
The APC National Chairman stressed that the party remains committed to transparent, peaceful, and credible primaries intended to strengthen internal democracy and consolidate the confidence Nigerians repose in the ruling party.
He warned that the party leadership would not tolerate any act capable of disrupting the smooth conduct of the primaries.
He noted that any aspirant or supporter found instigating violence, sponsoring unrest, engaging in anti-party activities, or attempting to undermine the integrity of the process would face disciplinary measures, including immediate suspension.
According to him, the APC has painstakingly built a reputation as Nigeria’s most organized political platform, and no individual ambition would be allowed to override the collective interest of the party or the stability of the nation.
Professor Yilwatda reminded aspirants that such contests inevitably produce winners and losers, emphasizing that democracy thrives on healthy competition and the mutual respect of outcomes.
‘In every democratic contest, only one person will eventually emerge victorious. What is important is the spirit with which the process is approached,’ he stated.
The Chairman further urged all aspirants to see themselves as ambassadors of the party, noting that their conduct before, during, and after the primaries would reflect the core values and vision of the APC.