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APC's Turbulent Journey: A Party on the Brink of Collapse

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has experienced a tumultuous journey since its victory in 2015, which saw the party's then-national chairman, Chief John Odegun, lead the party to its biggest victory yet. However, the party's fortunes took a downturn with the emergence of Adams Oshiomhole as national chairman, who led the party to a series of losses, including in Zamfara, Adamawa, and Bauchi states. The party's struggles continued even after Oshiomhole's removal, with the current caretaker committee chairman, Mai Mala Buni, failing to hold a national convention. As a result, the party's old problems persist, and it is on the brink of collapse.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC has experienced a significant decline in fortunes since its victory in 2015, losing several key states, including Zamfara, Adamawa, and Bauchi.
  • The party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, was instrumental in many of the party's losses, including Zamfara, Adamawa, and Edo states.
  • Oshiomhole's leadership style was criticized for being autocratic and erratic, which further weakened the party.
  • The current caretaker committee chairman, Mai Mala Buni, has failed to hold a national convention, which has exacerbated the party's problems.
  • The party's national leadership is in disarray, with several factions vying for control.
  • President Muhammadu Buhari has the responsibility to salvage the party and ensure its stability, as the party's collapse would have far-reaching implications for the country.
  • The party's leadership has been plagued by internal wrangling, litigations, and disputes over legitimacy, which have weakened its administration.

Statistics:

  • The APC has lost three key states, Zamfara, Adamawa, and Bauchi, since Adams Oshiomhole became national chairman.
  • The party has failed to hold a national convention, despite several attempts, including a scheduled convention on February 26, 2022.
  • The caretaker committee chairman, Mai Mala Buni, has been in office since June 2020, but has made little progress in stabilizing the party.
  • Several chairmanship aspirants, including George Akume, Tanko Al-Makura, and Ali Modu Sheriff, have emerged to lead the party forward.
  • The party's national leadership has been criticized for its inability to manage internal conflicts and disputes.

Sources:

  • [1] Femi Adesina, "Statement on the Dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) and the Appointment of a Caretaker Committee," June 2020.
  • [2] President Muhammadu Buhari, "Address to the National Executive Council (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC)," June 2020.
  • [3] The Punch, "APC Suffers Another Blow as Zamfara, Adamawa, Bauchi Fall to PDP," January 2022.
  • [4] Vanguard, "APC Crisis Deepens as Buni's Committee Fails to Hold Convention," February 2022.
  • [5] The Nation, "Akume Emerge as Front-Runner for APC Chairmanship," February 2022.

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