By Ikechukwu Okaforadi
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Governor Mai Mala Buni, has inaugurated Appeal Committees for the recently-conducted Ward Congresses.
Speaking during the inauguration which took place at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, Governor Buni, represented by the CECPC Secretary, John James Akpanudoedehe, said “It is trite to note that, the Congresses to produce our party organs across had commenced on the 31st of July, 2021 and you will agree with me that it went substantially well.
“However, it is expected that wherever and whenever there is a competition, of course, there is bound to be contestations.
“Therefore as an organization based on rules and procedures, avenues and channels must be provided for party members who are dissatisfied with the processes, to ventilate their grievances through an internal mechanism, hence this Wards Congresses Appeals Committee in the circumstance of this exercise.
“This party is for all Nigerians, therefore we must show, not only by words, but by concrete actions that there’s no attempt to exclude or sideline anybody in the course of the exercise. This is very fundamental, not only to the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, but to the preservation of the very essence of the Party.
“Your actions in this way will help engender cohesion, build trust and confidence in this all important exercise.”
Speaking further, he reminded the Committee that they have been entrusted with one of the most solemn obligations of citizenship which is to help deepen democratisation processes and strengthen the polity.
According to him, the committee members were carefully selected based on their proven records, adding that APC trusts in their strength of character, integrity and capacity to be fair in their dealings to those who approach the committees.
“The Chairman had directed that I remind all party members that this is a family affair, hence differences should be handled with the understanding that no dispute is worth the destruction of the house you jointly erected.
“The party’s guidelines for the exercise and the constitution shall be your guide. The terms of reference shall be made available hereafter.
“I wish you all the very best in this endeavor”, he said.
