All Progressives Congress (APC)’s national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has urged the party’s handlers to uphold the party’s principle of entrenchment of internal democracy in all its dealings.
Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State and a presidential aspirant said that the party must not be allowed to “descend into the ways and ranks of the other parties. Instead, may we strive to be an example for a caring and democratic society.”
In a statement on Thursday, Tinubu advised stakeholders to place collective party interest above individual concern in every action and decision taken for greater good.
He spoke against the backdrop of sudden leadership change that gripped the party recently.
He said, “Recently, President Buhari made a characteristically concise and important statement regarding the strength and purpose of our political party, APC,” he said.
“He underscored the need for the party to perfect its internal processes so that it keeps faith in the progressive purpose for which it was founded: to bring forth a better society through just and compassionate good governance.
“Our party came into being to answer the call of reform so that progressive governance for the good of all Nigerians could be established in the land. President Buhari won the 2015 election and was re-elected. But the essential task of fundamental reform and improvement of society has not been completed.
“We still have vital work to do. But the work can only be done by a party which is democratic and fair in governing itself as well as in governing the nation.
“This means that while people pursue their political goals they must also and always keep the greater collective purpose in mind. Let us be guided by the progressive and enlightened reason for the party.”
Tinubu said many progressive leaders invested time, energy, ideas and resources in forming the APC with a view to providing a better Nigeria.
“The president is the founder of this party. I too have lent my humble bit. As founding fathers of this party, we must continue to guard its purpose,” he said.
“Let not the APC descend into the ways and ranks of the other parties. Instead, may we strive to be an exemplar for a caring and democratic society.”
