Tinubu Inaugurates APC conflict resolution committee ahead of 2027 elections

By Johnson Arua

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation to address internal disputes within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the ruling party prepares for the 2027 general elections.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy) Bayo Onanuga, the committee was inaugurated on Wednesday in Lagos and is made up of APC governors, members of the Federal Executive Council and other key party stakeholders.

It is chaired by the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, with former APC National Legal Adviser, Muiz Banire, serving as Member/Secretary.

Other members of the committee include Senator Adamu Aliero; Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq; Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma; as well as Governors Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta).

Also on the committee are Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna) and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers); Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari.

Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Buni expressed appreciation to President Tinubu and the party leadership for the confidence reposed in him and other members. He assured that the committee would approach its assignment with responsibility and dedication.

According to him, the committee will undertake broad consultations and strategic engagements aimed at developing an inclusive, effective and sustainable framework for resolving conflicts within the party.

He said particular attention would be given to ensuring that aggrieved members feel a sense of belonging and renewed hope.

Buni also noted that the committee would adopt proactive measures in addressing potential threats to party cohesion and urged members to place the collective interest of the APC above personal considerations.

The inauguration follows President Tinubu’s earlier call for unity within the APC at the party’s 15th National Executive Committee meeting held on December 19 at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.

At the meeting, the President emphasised the importance of cohesion, tolerance and accommodation of diverse opinions, stressing that the ideals of progressive politics must be upheld to strengthen democracy.

The development signals renewed efforts by the APC leadership to consolidate internal harmony as preparations intensify ahead of the next general elections.