Tinubu Inaugurates APC Strategy, Conflict Resolution Committee, Names Buni Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, as chairman of a newly inaugurated Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The President inaugurated the committee on Wednesday in Lagos as part of efforts to strengthen internal cohesion within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The committee is made up of APC governors, members of the Federal Executive Council and other key party stakeholders. Former APC National Legal Adviser, Muiz Banire, will serve as Member/Secretary.
Other members include Senator Adamu Aliero; Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq; Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma; as well as Governors Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta).
Also on the committee are Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna) and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers); Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.
Speaking at the inauguration, Buni thanked President Tinubu and the party leadership for the confidence reposed in him and other members, pledging that the committee would carry out its assignment with dedication and a strong sense of responsibility.
He said the committee would engage in wide consultations to develop inclusive, long-term and result-oriented strategies, adding that special attention would be given to addressing grievances within the party.
According to him, the committee would also adopt proactive measures to identify potential threats and improve the party’s conflict resolution mechanisms. He urged members to put the collective interest of the APC above personal considerations.
