By Agbenu Oyale, Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) said yesterday that it would require a minimum of eight consecutive terms in office, about 32 years, to implement its manifesto.
Chairman of the party’s national caretaker committee and governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni said this in Abuja during the inauguration of a 61-member strategic committee constituted to reposition the party.
This is even as Jigawa State governor, Badaru Abubakar, who also doubles as chairman of the strategic committee declared that the party membership has so far risen to 36 million following the party’s revalidation and registration exercise.
The party had in February this year declared that over 16 million members have registered with the party.
APC’s manifesto focuses on national security, good governance, human capital development and the economy, among others.
But speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Buni said the strategy and contact committee was set up to consolidate the achievements the APC was making in building a strong party with a solid structure that would enable it stand the test of time.
“Our vision is to provide a wheel that will drive the party to go beyond 6th, 7th and even 8th term of office to effectively implement the party manifesto, improve the lives of Nigerians and, to remain Nigeria’s leading political party,” he said.
The Yobe State governor added that the committee is key to APC’s transition process towards successful congresses and national convention as well as to establish a solid, reputable and reliable future for the party.
He noted: “As chairman and members of this committee, you are carefully selected based on your personal competence and selfless commitment to the development of our party. The party is confident that you will collectively execute this assignment successfully with high sense of responsibility.
“Let me also state that the composition of membership of this committee is not done on state by state basis. It is a selection based on merit and competence. The party will consider others who are not on this committee for appointment into our subsequent engagements to contribute your quota to the development of our party”.