By:Monday Danladi, Bauchi
A support group within the Bauchi State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Pate Youths Ambassadors Initiatives (PYI), has rejected the adoption of direct primaries option to choose candidates of the party for the 2027 general elections.
The group therefore advised leadership of the APC to adopt the consensus option in choosing its gubernatorial and other candidates among all the aspirants.
The rejection was conveyed by the group during a Press Conference held on Saturday at the Conference Hall of NUJ Press Center, Bauchi, on the need for consensus among the APC Aspirants
Addressing the Press conference on behalf of the group, the Director-General, Mohammed Sani Hassan, stated that, “Today, we are gathered here to passionately appeal to all APC aspirants in Bauchi State who have purchased expression of interest and nomination forms to contest for the positions of Governor, Senate, House of
Representatives, and State House of Assembly to embrace the spirit of unity by adopting the method of consensus rather than direct primaries.”
He stressed that,”As a progressive youths movement committed to the peace, unity, and success of our great party, we strongly believe that consensus remains the best democratic option for APC in Bauchi State at this critical moment.”
According to him, “Consensus promotes understanding, mutual respect, reconciliation, and party
cohesion, while direct primaries, if not properly managed, may create unnecessary tension, political thuggery, division, and enmity among party members.’
The DG added that,”Considering the current security challenges facing our nation, organizing direct primaries across
different locations may expose our supporters and innocent citizens to avoidable risks.”
Sani Hassan added that, “At a time when Nigerians are calling for peace and stability, political activities should not become avenues for conflict or insecurity.
We also wish to remind party members of what happened during the CPC era in Bauchi State, where direct primaries led to serious disagreements, with multiple individuals claiming victory.”
“Such incidents weakened the party internally and created unnecessary divisions among loyal members. We must learn from history and avoid repeating past mistakes,” he added.
He further stated that, “If truly we love the APC and sincerely desire the party to take over power in Bauchi State after Eight years in opposition, then unity must be our top priority. Victory can only be achieved through collective understanding, sacrifice, and mutual agreement among all stakeholders.”
The PYI DG stressed that,”We therefore call on All APC aspirants in Bauchi State, Party executives at all levels, Elders and stakeholders, Youth and women groups, And all loyal party members, to support the adoption of consensus in the interest of peace, unity, and the overall success of APC in Bauchi State.”.
According to him,”We believe that whoever emerges through consensus is chosen by God and accepted by the majority for the progress of the party. At this critical moment, APC needs unity more than division.”
Sani Hassan concluded, “Finally, we urge all party supporters to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and committed to the growth of the APC.”
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