Isaac Samuel
Prominent members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), one of the legacy parties that merged to form the All Progressives Congress (APC), have pledged their loyalty to the ruling party.
They also expressed their firm support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday.
The leaders include Senator Umaru Tanko Almakura, Rt. Hon. Aminu Masari, Hon. Aliyu Adamu Farouk , Osita Okechukwu, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, Yusuf Salihu , Capt. Bala Jubrin, Uche Oferoh, Hon. Ayuba Bulama, among others.
In a press statement released on Thursday and signed by former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, and Osita Okechukwu, the CPC bloc described recent reports suggesting their disafection and plan to among its members as mischievous and misleading.
They noted that attempts to sow disunity within the party do not reflect the position of genuine CPC members, warning against divisive tendencies and reaffirmed their commitment to the party’s unity and Nigeria’s democratic consolidation.
They said: “We wish to state categorically that we have neither left APC nor do we intend to leave. The CPC bloc remains one of the legacy foundations of the APC, and we are resolute in our commitment to the party and its progressive ideals.
“As part of the legacy parties that formed the APC, we take pride in the sacrifices made to build a platform that promotes national unity, justice, and development. We will not allow some people to dismantle the party we helped to build through years of tireless work and dedication.
They maintained that attempts to create disunity within the party and the country do not reflect the will or position of the genuine CPC core members and it is unacceptable.
The leaders further aligned fully with the economic and governance reforms being undertaken by President Bola Tinubu.
According to them, though challenging, the policies are necessary steps to rebuild the economy and secure a better future for all Nigerians.
The leaders added: ” While we acknowledge that some party members may feel sidelined, we emphasize that such grievances are not exclusive to any one bloc. We advise those concerned to seek redress through constitutional channels within the party and not to resort to negative public agitation or hasty exits from the party.
“At this critical point in Nigeria’s democratic journey, it is imperative for all APC members—especially those with deep roots in the party’s formation—to work together to preserve its legacy and help consolidate Nigeria’s democracy. We must avoid actions that erode our unity and the stability of the nation.
“We call on the leadership of the APC to scale up engagement with members across all levels. Strengthening internal communication will reduce tension, foster inclusiveness, and enhance support for the party’s programs. Party unity must be nurtured continuously in order to sustain the gains and to secure the future.
“We therefore reaffirm our loyalty to the APC and our support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The CPC family remains a vital pillar of the APC and will continue to play a responsible role in its growth and in the progress of Nigeria.
This public statement should be a major blow to the PDP and other opposition parties had anticipated the breakup of the PDP.
