APC group, ANIM, gets new leaders, pledges unwavering support for Tinubu’s govt

The All Progressives Congress National Integrity Movement (ANIM) has named new leaders, appointing Hon. Aminu Yakubu as Interim National Leader and Hon. Chris Okaeben as National Secretary, with both appointments taking effect immediately.

This was announced in a statement co-signed by Hon. Abubakar Adamu Musa, Deputy National Leader (North), and Dr. Yetunde Adeneji, Deputy National Leader (South).

The leadership change follows the political shift of former ANIM leader Sadiq Fakai.

According to the statement: “The leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress National Integrity Movement (ANIM) wish to formally and unequivocally disassociate the group from the recent political realignment undertaken by the former National Leader, Sadiq Fakai, who recently decamped to join the Opposition party.

“Mr. Fakai’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was a personal political decision. It does not in any way alter the nomenclature and structure at all levels.

“We declare categorically that the Movement remains implacably committed to the APC ideologies and indisputably loyal to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whose visionary leadership continues to restructure the Nigerian state and restore purpose to governance.”

The statement explained that, in line with ANIM’s core principles, its founding members met and resolved to establish an interim national leadership to maintain stability and continuity.

“Consequently, Hon. Aminu Yakubu has been unanimously appointed as Interim National Leader, while Hon. Chris Okaeben assumes the role of National Secretary, both with immediate effect.

“ANIM remains APC National Integrity Movement. We do not sway with the tides of personal ambition. We exist for a cause, and the cause remains alive,” the statement concluded.