APC Group Urges Party to Support Candidates at Election Tribunal
From Kelechi Opara, Abuja
A coalition of 2023 APC House of Representatives Candidates has appealed to the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to fully support the party’s candidates currently battling at the Election Petition Tribunals to reclaim their mandates.
Addressing the media on Saturday, the group which is made up of House of Representatives candidates who failed to win the election said they believe that in so doing, they will be able to reclaim their ‘stolen mandates’ from members in the opposition parties whom they claim stole what belongs to them.
Chairman of the coalition, Chisom Promise Dike said they are the people’s forum from a cross section of the grassroots at various federal constituencies across the Northern and Southern regions of the Federation.
“Our main objective is to bridge the gap in public service delivery in areas without elected representation from our party and to serve as a medium for discussion on important socio-political and economic issues, supporting government initiatives and offering collaborative solutions to challenges in our society.
“As candidates and representatives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the nation, we embrace the fulfillment of the Renewed Hope campaign mantra of our President. We stand with President Tinubu, and we are committed to supporting his vision for development of our nation.
We appeal to Mr. President to capture the interest of the House of Representatives candidates that couldn’t make it through during the election but are ready to contribute their expertise to his administration successes through government patronage.
“We however seek support of the party leadership to support many of the APC candidates currently in tribunals to reclaim their stolen mandates”.
The coalition said it is reassured by the President’s competence in selecting a diverse and capable administrative team, comprising resourceful professionals and party faithful from within and outside Nigeria to provide Nigerians with best team that will drive impactful transformation across various sectors.
They also appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience and allow the President the opportunity to fully unveil his policies and agenda for the nation.
“The task of nation-building requires a careful planning, consultation, and deliberate action. Let us extend our trust and confidence to the President as he embarks on this journey of transformative changes.
“We also urge Nigerians to set aside their differences and come together in unity because our strength lies in our diversity, and it is essential to embrace the collective identity of being Nigerians. We must transcend the boundaries of religion, tribe, political party, or personal beliefs, and work towards a common goal of national Progress and unity”.
Dike further commended the government of President Tinubu for his courage and decisiveness to remove the ‘Elephant in the room’; the fuel subsidy, assuring that the government means well for all citizens and will stop at nothing to ensure that standard of living improves within a very short time.
