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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Friday urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State to put unity above personal ambition ahead of the party’s presidential primary scheduled for Saturday.
Akume, who arrived at Makurdi Airport to a large crowd of supporters and party loyalists, also expressed concern about reports that electoral materials were diverted during the APC’s earlier primaries in the state.
“We’re here to mobilise support for our dear president. He’s doing very well,” Akume told reporters shortly after landing. “I’ve told him repeatedly that he has no problem in Benue State. In this country, his performance, his commitment to patriotism, inclusive nature of government all speak in his favour. In a democracy you must always have some opposing voices but the truth is that his work is remarkable. His work has been approved by most Nigerians and we are very sure come tomorrow our people are going to vote massively for Mr President.”
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The SGF appealed to aggrieved aspirants and their followers to embrace dialogue and reconciliation rather than allow primary disputes to fracture the party. “I want the APC to be a united family. This was how we intended it to be. Those of us who were the founding fathers of the party, we don’t want factions in our party,” he said, adding his confidence that “come 2027, Mr President will get back to the Villa”.
On allegations that materials were diverted during the state primaries, Akume described the reports as “disturbing”, warning that such actions could erode confidence in the party’s internal democracy. “I received so many reports about diversion of materials among other things, but I wasn’t here so I don’t want to comment so much about that,” he said. “What I want to say is this: I want the APC to be a united family. Those found culpable should be investigated and held accountable.”
Akume called on party officials and security agencies to probe the incident and ensure a credible and transparent process ahead of the presidential primary, while urging supporters to remain peaceful and to turn out in large numbers to participate in Saturday’s exercise.
