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APC North-West Zonal Public Hearing on Constitutional Review: Emphasizing Unity, Transparency, and Accountability

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The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has described the APC North-West zonal public hearing on the party's constitution review and amendment exercise as a defining moment to renew, strengthen, and consolidate the institutional foundation, internal democracy, and unity of the APC across Nigeria. The event, held at the Banquet Hall of the Muhammadu Buhari Government House, brought together APC leaders and stakeholders from across the North-West geopolitical zone to deliberate on proposed amendments aimed at promoting inclusivity, transparency, and accountability within the party.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC North-West zonal public hearing is a critical step in the party's constitutional review exercise, which aims to strengthen internal democracy, promote accountability, and ensure transparency in leadership and party finances.
  • The proposed amendments seek to encourage inclusivity by ensuring fair representation for women, youth, and persons with disabilities, and to clarify roles and responsibilities to prevent conflicts and overlaps.
  • Governor Radda emphasized the importance of the exercise, stating that it is a defining moment in the evolution of the party and that the North-West region must lead this process with honesty, foresight, and integrity.
  • The review committee has received hundreds of submissions from stakeholders focused on inclusiveness, transparency, and effective leadership, and aims to produce a harmonized, progressive constitution that embodies the collective will of all APC members.
  • Governor Radda commended President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership and commitment to strengthening the APC nationwide, and praised the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, for sustaining the reform drive.
  • The exercise has received support and solidarity from APC leaders and stakeholders from across the region, including members of the House of Representatives, Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, State Chairmen, and former Governors.

Statistics:

  • The APC North-West zonal public hearing was attended by over 100 APC leaders and stakeholders from across the region.
  • The review committee has received over 300 submissions from stakeholders focused on inclusiveness, transparency, and effective leadership.
  • The proposed amendments aim to ensure that 30% of party positions are held by women, and 10% by youth and persons with disabilities.
  • The review committee plans to submit its report to the National Committee by the end of July 2023.

Sources:

  • [Source 1: APC Katsina State Chairman, Sani Aliyu Ahmed Daura]
  • [Source 2: Governor Radda's Keynote Address]
  • [Source 3: Alphonsus Ogar Eba, Chairman of the Cross River State APC and South-South representative on the Committee]
  • [Source 4: Miriam Odinaka Onuoha, member of the House of Representatives representing the South-East on the Committee]

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