By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Gombe State Governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has inaugurated a 25-member APC Reconciliation Committee with a charge to heal internal divisions, strengthen party cohesion and position the ruling party for a resounding victory in the 2027 general elections.
A statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General Press Affairs indicates that the Governor declared that the party’s target is not only to retain all elective positions in the state but also to deliver no fewer than one million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while ensuring the election of the APC governorship candidate, all six National Assembly candidates and the 24 House of Assembly candidates.
During the inauguration ceremony held at the Government House, Gombe, Governor Inuwa Yahaya appealed to party members aggrieved by the outcome of the recent congresses, primary elections and local government polls to sheath their swords and embrace dialogue in the overall interest of the party.
He explained that the committee became necessary following the series of political activities conducted by the APC in recent months, including congresses at various levels, governorship and legislative primaries, as well as the recently concluded local government and Local Council Development Area elections.
He said the reconciliation committee, chaired by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, was established to engage all aggrieved members through peaceful dialogue with a view to rebuilding trust, fostering forgiveness and reinforcing the unity of the party.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya urged the committee to discharge its assignment with fairness, sincerity and absolute commitment, stressing that its success would be crucial to the party’s electoral fortunes.
