Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has warned that any aspirant who disrupts the party’s primary elections risks suspension.
He gave the warning while addressing aspirants who recently completed screening by various party committees.
In a statement issued by his special adviser on media and information, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda cautioned that aspirants and their supporters must avoid actions capable of undermining the process. He said those involved in violence, unrest, anti-party activities, or any attempt to compromise the integrity of the primaries would face strict disciplinary measures.
The APC chairman urged all aspirants contesting for elective positions to demonstrate discipline, maturity, and statesmanship as the party prepares for its nationwide primaries.
He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to conducting transparent, peaceful, and credible primaries, noting that this is essential to strengthening internal democracy and maintaining public confidence.
Yilwatda stressed that the APC would not allow personal ambition to override the collective interest of the party, adding that every contest naturally produces both winners and losers.
“In every democratic contest, only one person emerges victorious. What matters is the spirit in which the process is approached,” he said, urging aspirants to accept outcomes in good faith and uphold democratic values.
He also encouraged aspirants to act as ambassadors of the party and promote unity throughout the process.
Yilwatda commended President Bola Tinubu for efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and internal party processes, despite prevailing challenges.
According to him, the administration has made progress through reforms aimed at economic growth and stability, including investments in infrastructure, rail transport, agriculture, energy, and support for small businesses.
He further called on party stakeholders to align with the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda and avoid actions that could create division or heighten political tension.