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North-Central APC Forum Hails Emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as Party Chairman

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The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has hailed the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman of the party, stating that the development is a direct outcome of its over two-year agitation for the return of the position to the region. Yilwatda's appointment was ratified by the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa on Thursday. His assumption of office as substantive National Chairman will replace Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned on June 27, 2023.

Key Takeaways:

  • The North-Central APC Forum has been advocating for the return of the National Chairman position to the region for over two years, citing the need for fairness and equity.
  • The Forum's agitation involved going to court, leading protests, issuing open letters, and multiple statements, demonstrating its commitment to the cause.
  • President Bola Tinubu's decision to appoint Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman has been hailed by the Forum as a demonstration of his leadership and listening nature.
  • Yilwatda, who currently heads the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has been assured of the Forum's support in his new role as APC National Chairman.
  • The Forum has restated its pledge to deliver six million votes for Tinubu in the 2027 elections, stating that the region's votes are now guaranteed.
  • Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda's appointment has been praised by the Forum, citing his track record of excellence in his previous roles, including his tenure as Resident Electoral Commissioner in Benue State and his work in developing a 10-year ICT strategy plan as director of ICT at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.
  • Yilwatda has also recently served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development and coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organization in Plateau State.

Statistics:

  • Over two years of agitation by the North-Central APC Forum for the return of the National Chairman position to the region.
  • 6 million votes: the number of votes the Forum has pledged to deliver for Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
  • 10 years: the duration of Yilwatda's experience as a member of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi senate and as director of ICT.
  • June 27, 2023: the date Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje resigned as APC National Chairman.
  • 2024: the year Yilwatda was appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.

Sources:

  • A statement released by the North-Central APC Forum, signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga.
  • The APC's NEC meeting held at the Presidential Villa on Thursday.
  • The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development's records of Yilwatda's tenure as Minister.

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