A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi, has called on party members across the country to embrace peace, reconciliation and dialogue following the conclusion of the party’s primary elections and the submission of candidates for the 2027 general elections.
Adeyemi made the appeal in a statement titled, “One Door Has Closed, Another Is About to Open: The Time for Dialogue, Reconciliation and a New Political Compact Is Now,” shortly after the APC completed the upload of its presidential, vice-presidential, National Assembly and other candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP).
He said while the outcome of the primaries had left some aspirants and their supporters disappointed, the party’s attention should now shift from internal contests to preparations for the 2027 general elections.
According to him, every aspirant who participated in the process deserved respect for their commitment and sacrifice, stressing that political ambitions should not be allowed to undermine the collective interest of the party.
“The question before us now is not about who won or who lost; it is about how we preserve our collective strength and secure a better future for ourselves, our communities and our state,” he said.
The APC stalwart urged serving National Assembly members who failed to secure return tickets not to see the development as the end of their political careers, noting that their experience in public service could still position them for greater responsibilities in the future.
He maintained that remaining within the party and contributing to its success would create better opportunities for political relevance than pursuing divisive paths.
Adeyemi also said political unity remained essential for states seeking greater federal appointments, projects and development opportunities, arguing that internal cohesion would strengthen the APC’s electoral chances in 2027.
Speaking on the situation in Kwara, he urged members to rally behind the party’s governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, saying the governorship contest had largely been settled through the party’s internal process.
He acknowledged that some stakeholders might have reservations about aspects of the primaries but advised aggrieved members to channel their grievances through dialogue and established party mechanisms rather than actions capable of weakening the APC.
According to him, prolonged internal divisions could benefit opposition parties and diminish the ruling party’s chances at the polls.
He also appealed to the party leadership to accommodate aggrieved stakeholders through consultations and meaningful political engagement, including appointments, party responsibilities and other opportunities for participation.
Describing himself as a “self-appointed Kwara APC Peace Ambassador,” Adeyemi said he was prepared to support any initiative aimed at fostering unity within the party.
He urged APC members to see the end of the primary elections as the beginning of a new phase of reconciliation and collective mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that peace and unity remained the party’s greatest assets.
