The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned aspirants contesting on the party’s platform against acts capable of disrupting the forthcoming primaries, saying violators risk suspension.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda said the party would not tolerate violence, unrest, anti-party activities, or attempts to undermine the credibility of the primary elections.
He warned that any aspirant or supporter found instigating violence or sponsoring disorder during the exercise would face disciplinary measures, including immediate suspension from the party.
According to him, the APC had built a reputation as a nationally accepted political platform and would not allow personal ambitions to override the party’s collective interest.
“In every democratic contest, only one person will emerge victorious. What is important is the spirit with which the process is approached,” Yilwatda said.
He urged aspirants to demonstrate maturity and sportsmanship by accepting the outcome of the primaries peacefully.
The APC chairman also called on party members and stakeholders to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration and avoid actions capable of creating tension within the polity.
Yilwatda said ongoing infrastructure projects and reforms under the current administration remained part of the party’s agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He reaffirmed the party leadership’s commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and internal cohesion during the primary process.
‘We won’t tolerate violence during primaries’ — APC national chairman