President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation to address internal disputes within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.
The committee was inaugurated on Wednesday in Lagos and is made up of APC governors, members of the Federal Executive Council, and other key party stakeholders.
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State was appointed chairman, while former APC National Legal Adviser, Muiz Banire, will serve as member and secretary.
Other members include Senator Adamu Aliero; Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; as well as Governors Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta).
Also on the committee are Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna) and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari.
Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Buni thanked President Tinubu and the party leadership for the confidence reposed in the committee members, pledging that they would carry out the assignment with dedication and a strong sense of responsibility.
He said the committee would undertake wide consultations to develop a comprehensive and sustainable strategy aimed at fostering unity within the party. According to him, special attention would be given to aggrieved members to ensure inclusion and a renewed sense of belonging.
Buni also stressed the need for proactive measures in resolving conflicts and warned members against allowing personal interests to override the collective interest of the party.
President Tinubu had earlier emphasised the importance of unity at the APC’s 15th National Executive Committee meeting held on December 19 at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
He reminded party leaders that the APC was founded on progressive ideals, inclusiveness and respect for diverse opinions.
The President urged party leaders to embrace tolerance and accommodation, noting that cohesion remains critical to the survival and success of Nigeria’s democracy.
