The Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) Reconciliation Committee has begun efforts to mediate internal party disputes following the primary elections. Chairman Col. AbdulWahab Ademola Lawal (rtd) urged aggrieved members to embrace dialogue and avoid inflammatory statements during a news conference in Ilorin on Wednesday. He described the disagreements as a family affair, stressing that all parties remain loyal to the APC. The committee was established to reconcile party leaders ahead of the 2027 general election and has already commenced consultative meetings across the state's three senatorial districts. Its mandate includes identifying root causes of disputes and facilitating amicable resolutions. Lawal said the committee would engage party executives, aspirants, candidates, stakeholders, and the G15 group both collectively and individually. It will also collaborate with existing reconciliation initiatives rather than replace them. The committee plans to submit a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations to the state executive committee. Lawal emphasized the need for sacrifice and unity to maintain the party's winning momentum in Kwara. He called on members to sheath the sword and avoid provocative utterances that could escalate tensions. The chairman also appealed to the media, especially social media users, to report developments objectively and refrain from inflammatory publications. He acknowledged ongoing reconciliation efforts by party members and pledged cooperation and recognition. Other committee members present at the briefing were Dr. Oluwatoyin Opawoye, Mr. Musa Yeketi, and ACG Ahmed Abbass.
Col. AbdulWahab Ademola Lawal claims all disputing parties remain loyal to the APC while acknowledging public airing of contending positions. The committee's formation implies internal fractures serious enough to require formal mediation despite claims of unity. If all members truly remain loyal, the public disputes and need for reconciliation reveal a deep disconnect between party loyalty and acceptable conduct. The appeal to shun inflammatory comments suggests such statements are already shaping public perception of the party.
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