The chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concerns about the country’s current state of affairs under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
In a recent meeting held in Abuja, the APC States Chairmen’s Forum resolved to seek an audience with the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and President Tinubu to address pressing issues affecting the nation.
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Alphonsus Ogar Eba, Secretary of the APC States Chairmen’s Forum and Chairman of the Cross River State APC, told reporters after the meeting that Nigerians are facing challenges related to worsening insecurity, economic hardship, fuel price hikes, increased electricity tariffs, and other issues.
Ogar, flanked by acting forum chairman Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi and other state chairmen, emphasized that the forum aims to discuss these matters privately with the federal government and the NWC.
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He stated, “The Forum of APC States Chairmen met to discuss concerns regarding the party’s democratic values and the success of our APC-led administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. We have resolved to hold closed-door meetings with the NWC and government to address the situation in the country.”
Responding to questions about the economic hardship faced by Nigerians, Ogar acknowledged the complaints and assured that the forum would engage the federal government to find solutions. He added that it would be premature to comment further until those discussions are held.
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The chairmen also addressed internal party matters, including the extension of the caretaker committee of the Rivers State APC, led by Chief Tony Okocha.
The forum believes that this decision by the NWC, under the leadership of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, will strengthen the party as it prepares for the 2027 elections.
The forum further praised the performance of Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State and now Minister of the FCT, highlighting his achievements in security, infrastructure, and human capital development.
However, they declined to comment on whether non-performing ministers should be removed from office.
