Six APC members in Katsina submit petitions over congresses; most issues resolved and written complaints still encouraged
About six aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State have submitted petitions to the party’s Appeal Committee following the conduct of the Ward and Local Government Congresses.
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The Chairman of the Congress Appeal Committee, Sadiq Mohammed-Ali, disclosed this on Sunday during a press conference convened to address concerns arising from the exercise.
Mohammed-Ali confirmed that the committee had received petitions from some dissatisfied members and held meetings with them to deliberate on their complaints.
Out of the state’s 361 wards and 34 local government areas, he said the number of petitions was relatively low.
“I wish to inform you that out of the 361 wards and 34 local governments, we did not receive many calls or petitions regarding the exercise. Therefore, the percentage is very low,” he stated.
He emphasised that the party’s constitution and guidelines were largely adhered to in the conduct of the congresses across the state.
“I must state that, substantially, the laws of the party were complied with during the conduct of the congresses in Katsina,” Mohammed-Ali said.
The committee has concluded deliberations on all petitions related to the ward congresses. “All petitions from the ward congresses have been treated and closed. Our report is ready. We have taken into consideration all responses received and discussed the matters with the relevant committees. Every issue is being taken seriously and will be resolved accordingly,” he added.
Regarding the local government congresses, Mohammed-Ali said the committee was still receiving petitions, urging aggrieved members to submit their complaints in writing or via the WhatsApp number provided by the party secretariat.
He commended the Local Organising Committee for maintaining non-interference in the process, noting that the congresses were conducted in line with the APC constitution.
Earlier, Yakubu Bashir-Bello, Chairman of the congress committee for APC Katsina, described the exercise as successful, citing strong turnout and largely consensus-based arrangements.
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“The exercise was credible, overwhelming and accepted by all stakeholders and members of the party in the state,” he said.
