Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has returned to Nigeria following a medical trip abroad.
Buni returned to the country yesterday and took control of the party. The governor’s return was announced by his Director-General, Press and Media relations, Mamman Mohammed.
According to the statement, the Yobe State governor asked APC members to support the party ahead of its March 26 National Convention, while urging them to shun issues capable of hindering the party from success.
Buni was quoted as calling on the party members to
“put the recent events in the party behind you and work towards a successful convention. The success of the party remains paramount and needs the support of every member.
“As we head towards the national convention, the party needs the support of every stakeholder and member to succeed. As democrats and committed party members, we should avoid issues that are capable of diverting our attention from the path of success”.
Recall that during Buni’s absence, Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, On March 7, took over as the acting chairman of the APC. Subsequently, reports emanated that the Buni-led caretaker committee was working to scuttle the APC national convention.
Days later, Bello re-organised the sub-committees for the convention set up by Buni and reduced the number to 107, saying they were too many.
On March 10, the Niger State governor announced that an emergency meeting of the party’s National Executive Council, (NEC), will be held on March, 17.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejected the notice of the NEC meeting, saying it was not signed by Buni and the National Secretary, John Akpanudoedehe.
On Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari asked APC governors to allow Buni to plan the national convention.
