The Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) Reconciliation Committee has intensified efforts to resolve the party’s internal disputes.
The committee therefore urged members of the party to halt inflammatory public exchanges while extending an invitation to the G15 Group to join ongoing peace talks.
The committee’s chairman, Col. Abdulwahab Lawal(rtd) , made the appeal during an interview with LEADERSHIP.
He said the committee has recorded significant progress in its assignment to reconcile aggrieved members following extensive consultations with party stakeholders.
Lawal explained that the committee had met with state House of Assembly aspirants, elders’ groups, local government council executives and other party structures over the past days, describing the engagements as open, frank and encouraging.
He said the meetings reflected a strong commitment among stakeholders to preserve the unity of the ruling party in the state.
He disclosed that they have been briefing the state party’s chairman on developments, expressing satisfaction with the leadership’s support for the reconciliation process.
To create an atmosphere conducive for dialogue, Lawal directed party members to immediately desist from making provocative public statements or engaging in actions capable of worsening divisions within the party.
He also advised that suspensions imposed on members in the name of party discipline should be suspended for the time being, while legitimate party activities continue in good faith and with mutual respect.
He commended party faithful for their patience and cooperation, noting that some position papers and public submissions received had enriched the committee’s mediation efforts.
He particularly praised two governorship aspirants, Engr. Femi Sanni and Prof. Wale Suleiman, for independently calling on party members to remain calm and embrace reconciliation.
He also acknowledged the support of the APC Unity Group in Abuja for mobilising stakeholders and promoting reconciliation through visits and engagements.
“We extend our olive branch to the G15 group and pray Almighty God softens the heart of everyone,” he said, urging all APC members to support efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and harmony within the party.
