The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has unanimously adopted consensus as the preferred method for selecting party officials at ward, local government, state, and national levels ahead of the forthcoming congresses.
The resolution was reached during an expanded State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital.
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The gathering, which included a broad spectrum of stakeholders, aimed to foster unity and streamline the party’s internal processes.
Governor Abdullahi Sule championed wider participation, supporting a motion moved by the party’s legal adviser to allow non-executive members to join deliberations. This inclusive approach paved the way for robust discussions.
The state APC chairman, Dr Aliyu Bello, then invited Honourable Hassan Abubakar Nalaraba, the member representing Awe/Doma/Keana Federal Constituency, to propose the consensus motion.
Nalaraba stated: “I rise to move that this expanded State Executive Council resolves to adopt consensus as the preferred mode for selecting party officials at ward, local government, state, and national congresses, provided it is transparently and voluntarily achieved by all stakeholders. I so move.”
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The motion was seconded by Professor Abdulkarim Abubakar Kana (SAN), the APC Deputy National Secretary. Senator Abdullahi Adamu, former Nasarawa governor and ex-APC national chairman, presided over a voice vote, resulting in unanimous approval.
In his remarks, Dr Bello highlighted the meeting’s purpose: briefing stakeholders on transformations under the new national leadership and noting the party’s growing appeal, evidenced by an influx of high-profile defectors.
Governor Sule praised the decision, asserting it would minimise challenges and promote peace. “You’ve reduced potential challenges. Our congresses will now proceed by consensus, decided by you and brought back to us,” he said.
Reaffirming his commitment to zoning arrangements—crediting them for his own emergence and ongoing stability, Sule described 2025 as the most resource-abundant year for the state, citing significant inflows.
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