The newly appointed APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has revealed how he emerged despite lacking a state governor’s endorsement.
He stated during a Thursday appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today that consensus and consultation made his emergence possible.
Yilwatda, a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, will now oversee over 20 APC states and a legislative majority.
While speaking, he explained that his leadership would reflect President Bola Tinubu’s calm demeanor and firm political decision-making style.
“Look at the President’s body language—calm, gentle, and strategic. Yet, he’s driving bold economic changes,” he said.
Asked whether he would adopt the same bold approach, he confirmed that tough decisions would also define his leadership tenure.
“I will, because that’s what both the President and party members have asked me to do,” Yilwatda said.
He stressed that such decisions wouldn’t come from him alone but would result from teamwork and party-wide collaboration.
“It’s our party, not mine alone. Every decision will involve robust consultation across national and sub-national structures,” he said.
Additionally, he explained that according to the APC constitution, leadership begins at the ward level, led by state officials.
“Actually, the wards belong to governors and state chairmen; our national job is primarily coordination,” he noted clearly.
When asked how he emerged without a governor’s backing, Yilwatda calmly stated, “The governors endorsed me. That’s it.”
He praised the APC’s internal democracy, noting that his selection was done smoothly, without disputes or internal controversy.
“This is how exemplary politics should be practiced—with maturity, calm consultations, and strong internal party communication structures,” he said.
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