The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has addressed concerns about Nigeria’s political direction, insisting that the ruling party has no intention of turning the country into a one-party state.
In an interview, Yilwatda said the movement of politicians from opposition parties into the APC should not be interpreted as a plan to eliminate multiparty democracy.
He also discussed disagreements involving some APC governors and political groups, including the Rainbow Coalition associated with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. According to him, the party has internal mechanisms for managing such disputes.
However, one of the most interesting parts of his remarks was his acknowledgment that President Tinubu’s economic reforms must produce tangible benefits for Nigerians.
He said the reforms should translate into jobs, affordable food, better incomes and improved security.
That statement is likely to resonate with Nigerians who have repeatedly called for economic policies to reflect positively in their daily lives.
As the 2027 elections approach, the APC will have to convince voters not only that its reforms are working but also that ordinary households are beginning to feel the difference.
