APC Ignores Kalu, Resolves to Constitute Sub-committees for National Convention

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja

The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to set up sub-committees on budgeting and other relevant structures for the National Convention of the party slated for February, 2022.

The National Secretary of the party, Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, disclosed this yesterday while reading the resolution at the end of 18th regular meeting of the Caretaker Committee held at the National secretariat of the party in Abuja.

He said the party congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the implementation of several pro-people policies that have positively impacted the lives of many Nigerians and subsequently passed a vote of confidence in the administration.

Akpanudoedehe added that the party would engage critical stakeholders on issues that affect Nigerians. He said the committee “deliberated on the planned National Convention and resolved to set up sub-committees on budgeting and other relevant structures for the National Convention.”

The former Governor of Abia state and the Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu had in a recent letter to the Chairman of the CECPC and the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni called for the postponement of the party’s convention slated for February in order to reconcile aggrieved members some state chapters of the party riddled with crisis.

He also suggested that the convention and the presidential primary be held the same day.

But the Director General of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr. Salihu Lukman in a letter dated December 16, 2020 and addressed to Buni warned that the Chairman would be strengthening political opposition if he refuses to hold the party’s convention in February.

He said postponing the party’s convention is detrimental and would jeopardise the party’s chances ahead of the 2023 elections.

Also, Concerned APC Stakeholders of the party kicked against the call for the postponement of the national convention, warning that any attempt to postpone the exercise would be resisted.