… Tinubu Backs North-Central Candidate To Strengthen Party Unity

Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following a National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja. Yilwatda’s appointment, backed by President Bola Tinubu, marks a strategic move to consolidate the party’s influence in the North-Central region ahead of the 2027 general elections. In his acceptance speech, Yilwatda pledged to reposition the APC for a decisive victory, emphasizing grassroots mobilization and internal cohesion. The transition follows the resignation of the previous chairman, with party leaders expressing confidence in Yilwatda’s ability to navigate upcoming electoral challenges. The PDP criticized the move, alleging it reflects Tinubu’s intent to dominate party structures for his re-election bid.naijanews.com