APC Chairman Promises Equal Rights and Inclusivity for Incoming Defectors

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yiltwatda, has given a firm assurance that all new members defecting to the ruling party will be guaranteed equal rights and privileges as long-standing members.

Dependable NG reports that Professor Yiltwatda delivered this promise on Friday during an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting of the party which took place at the Crest Hotel in Jos, Plateau State. The meeting was a high-profile affair, attended by key party stalwarts and major political leaders from across the state.

The APC chairman announced that the party is poised for a significant intake of new members, specifically revealing that “notable figures” from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are scheduled to join the APC in the coming week. He confirmed that all necessary arrangements for their formal defection have been concluded.

Professor Yiltwatda elaborated on the influx, stating, “I can categorically tell you that by next week, I will be receiving some notable figures from the ADC. It is not just PDP members joining our party, many from ADC have indicated interest, and some have already completed their screening.” He added that the incoming political heavyweights include current and former Governors, as well as members of the National Assembly.

Emphasising the party’s commitment to fairness, Professor Yiltwatda assured the gathering that every new entrant would be valued as an equal partner in the party’s collective progress. “Those defecting to the APC will enjoy the same rights and privileges as those who have been with us from the beginning. We believe in fairness and equal treatment for all members,” he stated.

He also took the opportunity to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as an inclusive leadership approach, particularly highlighting the President’s support for the minority in Plateau State. Yiltwatda praised the President for “proving to be a friend of the minority,” ensuring Plateau State receives recognition and a more powerful voice in the national political arena, a fact he cited as a strong motivation to support President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.