In a bid to be victorious in the 2023 elections, the need for unity among all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) members has been emphasized.
Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello stated this when the Gubanatorial candidate of the Party, Umar Mohammed Bago and his entourage visited members of the state executive council at the Government house, Minna shortly after the weekly council meeting.
The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Ahmed Mohammed Ketso said reconciling all aggrieved members of the Party after the Primary election was key pointing out that doing so would help in achieving victory at the next general elections.
He expressed optimism that the move for the reconciliation would be successful.
Earlier, the APC gubernatorial candidate, who is also the Federal Law maker representing Chanchaga Federal Contituency, Hon. Bago explained that his visit was to reconcile with aggrieved members of the party and officially unveil his running mate to the council members.
The Gubanatorial candidate who appreciated Governor Abubakar Sani Bello for providing a level playing ground for the Primary election, appealed to all members of the party to put the issue of the primary elections behind them and forge ahead in unity so as to achieve success in 2023 election.
He assured them that he owed no grudge against any one and urged all aggrieved members to sheath their swords and do away with every bickering , added that the task ahead can only be achieved when they all come together as a force.
Hon. Bago acknowledged that council members were critical stakeholders, hence the need to identify with them assuring that he will continue with reconciliation move until the desired result is achieved.
He presented his running mate Comrade Yakubu Garba to the council members.
Also speaking, APC Zonal Vice Chairman, North Central, Mu’azu Bawa Mohammed said that the state conducted one of the best gubernatorial primary and was applauded by the national body.
He urged all aggrieved members to come together and support their gubernatorial candidate who he said has a good campaign plan.
Other speakers including the state APC Chairman, Hon Haliru Zakari Jikantoro and the Chairman, Commissioners Forum, Mamman Musa also highlighted the need for all party members to be on the same page.
They assured of their support for the success of the party in the state.
Recall that Governor Abubakar Sani Bello had recently initiated reconciliation of all aggrieved members of the party in an effort to unite members for victory in the 2023 election.