Fresh Protests Erupt at APC Headquarters ahead NWC inauguration

In a dramatic turn of events, the headquarters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) witnessed scenes of unrest as protestors from the Cross Rivers State Chapter voiced their dissatisfaction on Thursday. The protesters, aggrieved by perceived political maneuvers, asserted that their rightful representation had been compromised.

 

Scores of demonstrators converged at the APC National Headquarters, their voices ringing out as they demanded a fair allocation of positions. Particularly, the demonstrators from the Cross Rivers State Chapter alleged that their designated slot, belonging to the National Women Leader position, had been taken from them and allocated elsewhere.

 

Tensions escalated as the protestors encountered stern security personnel, leading to clashes that underscored the intensity of their emotions. Their focal point of contention rested on the recent allocation of the National Women Leader position, previously occupied by Dr. Betty Edu from Cross Rivers State. The position had been reassigned to Dr. Mary Idele from Edo State.

 

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The protest unfolded just hours before the inauguration of the newly elected members of the National Working Committee (NWC), adding an air of urgency to the demonstrators’ cause. The protestors, bearing placards and raising their voices in unison, expressed their dissatisfaction with the reshuffling of key positions within the party hierarchy.

 

“The outgoing National Deputy Chairman for North, Senator Abubakar Kyari was replaced by Borno party chairman, Ali Dalori,” one protestor highlighted, illustrating a broader sentiment of discontent with recent changes.

 

Senator Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the APC, shed light on the party’s perspective. He unveiled a fresh cohort of elected zonal officers of the NWC, stressing that these appointments were aligned with a mandate established during a pivotal meeting held on August 3, 2023, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.

 

The clashes between protestors and security forces created a charged atmosphere at the APC headquarters. The protestors’ impassioned outcry echoed the sentiment that the alleged reallocations were unjust and ran counter to principles of fairness and representation.

 

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As the dust settles on this tumultuous scene, the APC must navigate the aftermath and consider the implications of these protests. The grievances brought to light by the demonstrators underscore the complex dynamics within the party, shedding light on the challenges of balancing regional interests and maintaining party cohesion. The coming days will likely witness increased dialogue and deliberation within the APC as it strives to address the concerns of its members and uphold the tenets of a functioning democratic process.