Introduction to the APC Crisis
Erstwhile members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), who are among the founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, affirmed their continued membership of APC. Not long after the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, moved over to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), words started making the rounds that loyalists of former President Muhammadu Buhari were on the verge of defecting from the ruling party.
The CPC Bloc’s Statement
But rising from a special meeting in Abuja, yesterday, the core members of the CPC bloc in APC announced that they were not part of any move to quit the ruling party or join any coalition against President Bola Tinubu and APC. In a seven-point communiqué released to journalists, the core members declared: “Recent misleading narratives suggesting a defection or disaffection among CPC stakeholders are false, mischievous and should be ignored. We remain an integral part of the APC and are fully aligned with its leadership and vision.”
Loyalty to the APC
While reaffirming their loyalty to the APC, the former CPC faithful announced their support for Tinubu, assuring him that “the CPC family remains a vital pillar of the APC and will continue to play a responsible role in its growth and the progress of Nigeria.” Signatories to the communiqué include Senators Umaru Al-Makura, Ibrahim Musa and Mustafa Salihu, as well as Dr Nasiru Argungu, Dr Dominic Alancha, Aminu Masari, Adamu Adamu, Farouk Aliyu, AlmajiriGeidam, Waziri Bulama and Ayuba Balami.
Other Signatories
Others are Osita Okechukwu, Okoi Obono-Obla, Lucy Ajayi, Bala Jibrin, Uche Ufearoh, Yusuf Salihu, Abubakar Maikudi, Mutallib Badmus, Muhammed Datti, Muhammed Etsu, Jerry Johnson and Alkali Ajikolo. Part of the communiqué reads: “We, the undersigned leaders and committed members of the former CPC, who were part of those instrumental in the historic merger that gave birth to APC, hereby issue this statement to clarify our unalloyed loyalty to our great party and express firm solidarity with the Tinubu administration.
Commitment to the APC
“We wish to state categorically that we have neither left the APC nor do we intend to leave. The CPC bloc remains one of the legacy foundations of the APC, and we are resolute in our commitment to the party and its progressive ideals.” However, they urged leaders of the APC to scale up engagement with members across all levels, noting that strengthening internal communication would reduce tension, foster inclusiveness and enhance support for the party’s programmes.
Call for Party Unity
“Party unity must be nurtured continuously to sustain the gains and to secure the future,” they stated. The CPC bloc’s commitment to the APC is a significant development in the party’s efforts to maintain unity and stability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the CPC bloc’s affirmation of their continued membership of the APC is a positive step towards maintaining party unity and stability. The bloc’s commitment to the party’s progressive ideals and their support for President Tinubu are crucial in ensuring the party’s continued growth and success.
FAQs
Q: What is the CPC bloc’s position on the APC?
A: The CPC bloc has affirmed their continued membership of the APC and expressed their loyalty to the party.
Q: Who are the signatories to the communiqué?
A: The signatories include Senators Umaru Al-Makura, Ibrahim Musa, and Mustafa Salihu, among others.
Q: What is the CPC bloc’s message to the APC leadership?
A: The CPC bloc has urged the APC leadership to scale up engagement with members across all levels to reduce tension and foster inclusiveness.
Q: What is the significance of the CPC bloc’s commitment to the APC?
A: The CPC bloc’s commitment to the APC is significant in maintaining party unity and stability, and ensuring the party’s continued growth and success.
Source: guardian.ng
