APC vests ultimate power to decide nominations, discipline on Adamu-led NWC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) at its emergency meeting on Wednesday resolved to vest the powers its National Executive Committee on the Senator Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee (NWC) for the next three months.
With the resolution, the NWC is granted ultimate powers to determine all matters relating to the conduct and nomination of party flag bearers for the 2023 general elections. The NWC will also have disciplinary powers without recourse to the party’s highest decision making organ.
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, moved the motion during the 11th NEC meeting which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.Â
The motion was seconded by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, after which it was adopted as the resolution of the NEC.
Present at the meeting were President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, and other top party members.
Mr Lawan pledged total commitment and support to the party saying insecurity in Nigeria grew over the years and did not emerge from the present administration.He however assured that given the enormous investment to tackle insecurity, the situation will abate before the end of the President’s tenure in office.
Also addressing the committee, party’s national chair Abdullahi Adamu said the NWC will begin the process by uniting aggrieved members as well as discussing upcoming elections.
Mr Adamu also encouraged members to uphold exemplary behaviours. According to him, the party’s intrinsic problem is the crisis fueled by ego.
The national chairman called for a discontinuation of the present rancour within the party because according to him there is no reason for the competition.
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