I’ll take tough decisions – New APC chair

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, recently emphasized his intention to implement some significant and challenging decisions as he steps into his new role as the leader of the party.

In an insightful interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Yilwatda elaborated on his vision for the APC and the strategies he plans to adopt moving forward.

During the discussion, he openly welcomed the possibility of collaboration with the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, as well as any other individuals or factions that express a desire to join forces with the APC.

Yilwatda boldly asserted that, at present, he perceives no other party in Nigeria as formidable enough to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential race.

In his commitment to advancing the party’s interests, Yilwatda stressed the importance of consultation across various party organs. He indicated that he would engage with party members and stakeholders to gather diverse perspectives, ultimately leading to tough decisions that are made in the collective interest of the APC.

He said, “The confidence they have in me is to make sure I take tough decisions but with gentility and teamwork for the collective interest of the party.

“Of course, I will, because that is what the president asked me to do and the members are asking me to do also.

“Look at the body language of Mr President; soft-talking, calm, gentle, but look at where he is driving the country, taking tough decisions, where people fear to even discuss.

“My job is to unite the party, (and) to expand the party. We have 23 governors and we are still counting. My job is to bring in more. We would do legwork and bring in more.”