The reconciliation committee set up by Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has renewed expectations of greater unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.
The 17-member Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee, chaired by former Governor Idris Wada, is mandated to identify grievances among party members, engage aggrieved stakeholders, and propose measures to resolve lingering disputes.
The committee is also expected to reach out to inactive and estranged members in an effort to bring them back into the party and establish a framework for managing future disagreements.
Its membership, which includes former governors and other prominent political figures, is expected to provide a broad range of perspectives to the reconciliation process.
However, the effectiveness of the initiative will largely depend on its ability to address the issues behind the disagreements within the party.
Among the concerns likely to require attention are political inclusion, party structures, appointments, primary elections and competing interests ahead of the 2027 elections.
Stakeholders also emphasise the need for the committee to provide all sides with a fair opportunity to present their grievances and ensure that its engagement goes beyond meetings to produce practical outcomes.
The initiative comes as the APC begins preparations for the 2027 elections, when a united party structure could be critical to its performance across the state.
If supported by political will and a commitment to implementing credible recommendations, the reconciliation process could help rebuild trust among divided stakeholders and strengthen cooperation within the party.
Its ultimate test, however, will be whether it can translate its engagements into genuine reconciliation and a more cohesive APC ahead of the 2027 polls.