The All Progressives Congress (APC) convention has been hailed by a leading Ogun State House of Assembly aspirant, Hon. Olutayo Damilare, as a peaceful and well-organised event. Damilare praised the party's leadership, particularly Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for providing a unifying force within the party. The aspirant noted that the convention's success was a testament to Tinubu's leadership style, which has attracted a growing number of defectors to the APC.
The convention's rancour-free atmosphere has been attributed to the stability and unity within the party under Tinubu's leadership. Damilare also commended Dapo Abiodun for his role in chairing the National Convention Venue Sub-Committee. Abiodun's efforts ensured that the venue was set up to international best practices, adding to the event's glamour.
In his congratulatory message to the party's National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, Damilare urged the leadership to give more opportunities to young people ahead of the 2027 elections. He recalled that President Tinubu had reaffirmed the importance of Nigerian youths in driving national development.
The APC's convention may have been a success, but it raises questions about the party's commitment to youth inclusion. Dapo Abiodun's role in chairing the National Convention Venue Sub-Committee is commendable, but it is the party's leadership that must now deliver on promises to give more opportunities to young people. Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership style has been praised, but it is the implementation of policies that will truly drive national development. The party's growing number of defectors is a testament to the President's leadership, but it also highlights the need for the APC to address the concerns of its existing members. The inclusion of youths in elective positions is crucial for driving national development, and it is the party's leadership that must now take concrete steps to make this a reality.
