National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Nentawe Yilwatda has said the party remains the only tested platform capable of delivering stability, progress and national renewal in Nigeria.
Yilwatda, according to a statement by his spokesperson Abimbola Tooki on Thursday, spoke in Abuja on issues affecting the country’s political and economic direction, saying Nigeria cannot afford uncertainty at a time of democratic consolidation.
He said the APC has developed the structure and capacity needed to manage a complex country like Nigeria and is focused on strengthening governance and public trust.
“The All Progressives Congress is not an ad hoc coalition held together by convenience. It is a tested and enduring political machine, built on structure, spread, experience and the capacity to respond to the real needs of Nigerians. We are the only party with the institutional strength and national reach to carry the weight of both the present and the future of this country,” Yilwatda said.
He added that the party would continue to support policies and reforms aimed at long-term stability and economic growth, noting that nation-building requires patience and steady leadership.
On opposition parties, Yilwatda said internal crises in some of them raise concerns about their readiness for leadership.
“A party that cannot govern itself cannot govern Nigeria. If a political platform is constantly trapped in self-inflicted crisis, consumed by internal sabotage, and weakened by poor management, it simply has no business asking Nigerians for the mandate to lead this country,” he said.
He said the APC believes in winning elections through public support rather than technical disqualification of opponents.
“Victory is sweeter when it is earned. It is more legitimate when it is freely given by the people. As a party, we believe that the strongest mandate is one secured through persuasion, performance, organisation and political engagement,” Yilwatda said.
On security, the APC chairman described the ongoing trial of terrorism suspects as a sign of commitment to the rule of law, saying efforts to tackle insecurity must combine military action with judicial process.
“What we are seeing is movement beyond arrests toward institutional accountability. That matters greatly. It shows that the Tinubu administration is not only fighting insecurity on the battlefield, but also in the courtroom, in the intelligence space, and within the wider framework of state institutions,” he said.
He also spoke on party activities in Osun State, urging members to maintain discipline and unity ahead of future elections.
“Every successful political operation requires one clear command structure. There must be no ambiguity in authority, no overlap in responsibilities, and no room for avoidable internal disruption. Every member of the campaign team must know their assignment, their target, and their expected outcome,” he said.
Yilwatda said Osun remains important for the party’s future, describing it as a key test ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Osun is not just another state election. It is a test of strength, a battle of perception, a measure of organisational discipline, and an important rehearsal ground for 2027. We must approach it with the seriousness it deserves,” he said.
He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to governance and national development.
“Nigeria needs steadiness, structure, courage and capacity. The APC represents that responsibility. We are not perfect, but we are prepared, we are tested, and we are committed to doing the hard work required to move this country forward,” Yilwatda said.
