Activities in Abuja came to a virtual standstill as the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its National Convention, with the presence of party stalwarts like Bola Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, and state governors. The event was marked by a high level of security, with police and soldiers on hand to maintain order.
The APC convention saw the re-election of Yilwatda as national chairman and Basiru as national secretary. The convention was attended by a number of high-ranking party officials, including Tinubu and Shettima.
Security personnel were deployed to restrict access to the venue, with journalists being barred from entering. The police and soldiers threatened to shoot anyone who attempted to breach the security cordon. The heavy presence of security personnel was aimed at preventing any disruptions to the convention.
The APC convention was held in a heavily secured environment, with the police and soldiers working together to maintain order. The event was marked by a sense of tension, with security personnel on high alert.
The APC's National Convention, marked by a heavy security presence and restricted access for journalists, raises serious questions about the party's commitment to transparency and accountability. The deployment of police and soldiers to maintain order at the convention highlights the party's willingness to use force to silence dissenting voices. This approach has significant implications for everyday Nigerians, who are already grappling with the challenges of insecurity and economic hardship. The APC's actions at the convention demonstrate a disturbing disregard for the rights of journalists and citizens to access information. As the party prepares to take on the challenges of governance, its handling of the convention sets a worrying precedent for the future.
