Group faults resignation ultimatum issued to APC national chairman, Yilwatda

A political group, APC Great Family Group, has criticized the two-week ultimatum given to the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, demanding his resignation or threatening nationwide protests.

The ultimatum was reportedly issued by the APC Youth Solidarity Network (APC-YSN), which accused Yilwatda of poor leadership and overseeing what it described as the party’s decline.

In a statement, the APC Great Family Group denounced the demand as “uncalled for, uncouth, and lacking merit.”

Convener of the group, Habu Ali, said the youth faction appeared to feel threatened by Yilwatda’s growing influence within the party.

The group commended Yilwatda’s efforts in expanding the APC’s membership base and noted that the National Secretary had been effectively managing the party’s activities in the chairman’s absence.

“Does the National Chairman’s leadership style not demonstrate the true tenets of democracy by handing over to the Secretary when he is not around?

“The issue of Plateau State should not be used to generalize the party’s affairs.

“Is the youth faction intimidated by new entrants into the party or the National Chairman’s growing status?” the group asked.

They urged the youth wing to rally behind Yilwatda and allow him time to lead effectively.

According to the statement, Yilwatda has been touring various states — including Katsina, Kaduna, Enugu, Plateau, and Owerri — with visits to Bayelsa and Taraba planned soon, as part of efforts to strengthen the party.

“We are surprised that Yilwatda, who is less than three months in office, is the one being accused of neglecting APC staff, especially junior employees.

“APC Youth Solidarity Network (APC-YSN), whoever is behind them, should join the National Chairman to build our party.

“We should give our new National Chairman the time to lead the party and not suffocate him with selfish personal issues.

“Our National Chairman has completely keyed into the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President; we should not distract him,” the statement added.