The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, says the ruling party’s objective is to expand its membership across the country by showcasing what he described as effective governance.
Yilwatda stated this on Tuesday in Jos, Plateau State, during an official welcome rally organised by the APC for Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
“I can proudly say that the APC currently has 29 governors, and we are expecting more. We are not tired of welcoming everybody,” Yilwatda said.
“Our intention, our motive, our objective is to ensure that everybody in Nigeria becomes a member of the APC because we are providing the best form of governance,” he said.
He explained that the party’s growing influence was driven by performance at both federal and state levels, insisting that APC-led states were benefiting from improved revenue and economic recovery.
According to him, state governments are receiving increased revenues without excessive borrowing due to better economic management under the APC-led Federal Government.
“Every governor knows that the revenue coming to states today, without collecting loans, is a result of good governance.
“The economy is reviving. State governments are investing in infrastructure, and that is what we want across the country,” he said.
Yilwatda urged governors, lawmakers and citizens to align with President Bola Tinubu to accelerate national development.
“We want all governors, all senators and all Nigerians to partner with President Bola Tinubu to move Nigeria forward,” he stated.
The APC chairman also expressed confidence that Plateau State would eventually become a one-party state, beginning from the State House of Assembly.
“Everybody on the Plateau knows that those who are not in the APC are already a minority. The majority of local governments across the state are APC-controlled,” he said.
In a direct appeal to members of the opposition, Yilwatda described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a sinking ship and urged its members to defect.
“The PDP is drowning. We have thrown a life jacket to rescue those who want to be saved before the ship finally sinks,” he said.
“Come to the party that will give you life. We want to rescue you and save your political careers.”
