The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the ruling party remains the only political platform with the capacity, structure and national spread to deliver stability, progress and long-term development in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Yilwatda said Nigeria could not afford to entrust its future to what he described as “confusion, instability or politically disoriented alternatives,” particularly at a time of democratic consolidation and national transition. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman said the party had demonstrated “institutional maturity, political discipline and administrative capacity” required to manage a complex country like Nigeria. “The APC is not an ad hoc coalition held together by convenience. It is a tested and enduring political machine built on structure, experience and national reach,” he said. Yilwatda noted that the party was not merely preparing for elections but was focused on strengthening governance, deepening democracy and rebuilding public trust. He also took a swipe at opposition parties, describing their internal crises as evidence of poor leadership capacity and lack of preparedness for governance. “A party that cannot govern itself cannot govern Nigeria,” he said, citing persistent factional disputes, legal battles and internal conflicts within opposition ranks as signs of deeper structural weaknesses. The APC chairman urged Nigerians to distinguish between “noise and capacity” and to support platforms with proven ability to deliver results. On democratic competition, Yilwatda said the APC preferred to win elections through popular support rather than legal technicalities or procedural advantages. “Victory is sweeter when it is earned and freely given by the people,” he added. Commenting on national security, Yilwatda commended the Federal Government’s ongoing mass trial of over 500 terrorism suspects, describing it as a sign of institutional resolve and commitment to the rule of law. He said the development under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu reflects a comprehensive strategy that combines military action with judicial accountability. “What we are seeing is movement beyond arrests toward institutional accountability,” he said, noting that sustainable security must be anchored on justice and lawful prosecution. Turning to party affairs in Osun State, the APC chairman charged party leaders to adopt a disciplined, data-driven and well-coordinated campaign structure ahead of future elections. He warned against internal conflicts, duplication of roles and lack of clear leadership, stressing the need for a unified command structure and effective conflict resolution mechanisms. “Osun is not just another state election. It is a test of strength and a rehearsal ground for 2027,” he said. Yilwatda called on party members in the state to prioritise unity, discipline and collective victory over personal ambition. He reaffirmed the APC’s commitment to national development, security, economic recovery and democratic governance, insisting that the party remains “prepared, tested and determined” to move Nigeria forward. “Nigeria needs steadiness, structure, courage and capacity. The APC represents that responsibility,” he said.
