UPDATE: Ganduje Vows to Promote Internal Democracy in APC
By Kabir Akintayo
The newly elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has promised to adhere strictly to the principle of internal democracy in the running of the party.
Ganduje said that his focus on promoting internal democracy and unity within the party will increase the party’s dominance of the Nigerian political space
The former Kano state governor said this on Thursday, during his inauguration.
Ganduje also expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, for finding him worthy of such position, adding that he will do everything within his power to take the party to higher levels.
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“With boundless gratitude for the confidence placed in me by leaders and members of our party, and with an unswerving resolve to honour that trust, I humbly accept my appointment as the Chairman of our party, the APC.
“Under my watch, internal democracy will be strictly adhered to with a deliberate policy to engage in wider consultations and making party functional throughout the year.
“Our party must remain rooted among the people, must demonstrate a willingness to serve and make sacrifices, and must be willing to acknowledge and address our weaknesses.
“We will ensure a level playing field for all party members that want to contest elections under the party’s platform. Our primary elections would be free, transparent and fair.
“Let me also use this opportunity to call on members of our party and all the people of Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states to close ranks and ensure that the APC wins in the forthcoming governorship elections.” Ganduje said.
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