The All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly dismissed suggestions that it influenced the departure of Peter Obi from the Labour Party and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the APC, addressed these accusations during a Tuesday appearance on the Channels Television program ‘Politics Today’. He categorically stated that his party played no role in the internal turmoil or subsequent membership changes occurring within opposition groups.
Yilwatda emphasized that Obi’s history of moving between political organizations, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), predates the current administration. He questioned the narrative that the ruling party holds sway over these personal political decisions, noting that the former Anambra state governor shifted alliances on his own accord. Furthermore, the chairman rejected the notion that recent exits from the APC indicate a loss of momentum. He argued that those leaving were primarily seeking better opportunities to secure candidacy tickets rather than protesting party ideology.
Concluding his remarks, Yilwatda highlighted that the APC remains a cohesive entity. He asserted that in his year as national chairman, he has successfully focused on bolstering the internal framework and broaden the party’s reach among the Nigerian public.
