Gombe state Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has thrown his weight behind the move by the governing All Progressives Congress, APC to review its constitution, describing the initiative as a step in the right direction.
The Governor who spoke during the APC North East stakeholders meeting in Gombe, described constitution review as a routine exercise that will help promote internal democracy and cohesion as well as reform and rebuild the party to meet up with current political realities and prepare for the future.
The Governor commended the ruling party for giving the stakeholders a voice through the constitution review process to give it a sense of direction of running a good governance for Nigerians at all levels.
“The zonal meeting designed by the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress across the six geo political zones of the country is timely considering the peculiar issues each zone faces”.
He particularly tasked the APC stakeholders in the North East geopolitical zone to rise to the occasion and ensure the region overcomes its peculiar challenges which he noted require collective intervention of all in government and the leadership of the ruling party.
“Despite the short duration, we are working tirelessly to ensure robust and broad-based consultation in order to address the concerns of various stakeholders. In Gombe State, we have set up a 10-man committee to engage all stakeholders to come up with a common position on key issues affecting the party.
He suggested the need for each state across the zone to form its sub-Committee, generate inputs and make submission to the Professor Tahir Mamman-led constitution review committee.
“We are expected to collate all our positions from various states and develop a common regional position for the North-east”.
Governor Yahaya who emphasized the need for party unity and cohesion, especially at this crucial time that Nigeria is battling many security, economic and social challenges, said “as elected leaders, we are working hard to deliver on good governance and democratic dividends to our people, in line with the founding vision of our great party”.
He noted that despite various challenges, the APC is still waxing stronger and in a good position to consolidate its political gains in 2023 and beyond.
While appreciating the role of the Mai Mala Buni- led national caretaker and extraordinary convention committee in charting a good course for the ruling party, Governor Yahaya charged members on unity of purpose, cooperation and brotherhood.
He also appreciated the leadership of President Buhari in tackling the numerous challenges facing the country, calling on Nigerians to continue to support the President in his quest to take the country to the next level.
The Chairman of the APC Constitution Review committee, Professor Tahir Mamman said APC leadership of Gov. Mai Mala Buni believes that in rebuilding the party, there must be reforms that reflect the current trends and aspirations of members, hence the setting up of the constitution review committee to address such issues.
He commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for leading the way by setting up a state committee on the APC constitution review committee, urging other states to borrow a leaf from the Gombe Governor.
The meeting was attended by APC chairmen and delegates from the 6 states of the North East.
