- The All Progressives Congress (APC) have been accused of deliberately shying away from a national convention
- The accusation was made by the former governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu
- The APC has not held a convention since it became Nigeria's ruling party in 2015
A former governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu, on Saturday, March 3, accused the APC of being scared to hold its national convention.
Aliyu made the comment while addressing journalists after chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger East Senatorial District held a meeting at Paikoro in Niger state.
Aliyu and other PDP chieftains are confident of the party taking back power in 2019.
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Aliyu said despite its challenges, the PDP had been able to hold its national convention, even as he challenged the APC to do the same.
His words: “Two and a half years after they came into power, the APC is becoming scared of its shadow. They have become too afraid to hold a convention after the first convention they had that brought in the executives. Fear is the reason why the APC is unable to hold its convention.”
He expressed confidence that the PDP would take over in 2019, adding that “the people now understand the difference between both parties.”
He also expressed optimism that the PDP would take over in Niger state, adding that the PDP was much better than any other government in the state.
“2019 will be the year of the PDP. We will not deceive the people; we will ensure that the people are given their right. We will ensure that no Nigerlite lacks food on his table. The PDP remains strong in Niger state,” he said.
Meanwhile, a report by international news agency Reuters claiming that the APC NEC endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in office has proved to be incorrect.
According to the APC national publicity secretary, Alhaji Bolaji Abdullahi, what the NEC did at its last meeting, was to pass a vote of confidence on the president and the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun-led National Working Committee.
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Source: Naija.ng