Forum urges APC to help candidates reclaim stolen mandates
Coalition of 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC), house of representatives candidates have appealed to the leadership of the party to assist candidates currently in tribunals to reclaim their stolen mandates.
The house of representatives candidates is a congregation of APC standard-bearers who stood in the 2023 election but were not declared elected Members of the Green Chambers by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The group during a press conference on Friday, at the party’s national secretariat Abuja, also called on President Bola Tinubu, to capture people that couldn’t make it through during the last election but are ready to Contribute their expertise to his administration.
Speaking at the conference, Rt. Hon. Chisom Promise Dike, the chairman of the coalition expressed confidence of the Renewed Hope campaign mantra of President Tinubu.
“We are a congregation of APC candidates who stood Election but were not declared elected Members of the Green Chambers by INEC. We are the people’s forum and we represent a cross section of the grassroots at various federal constituencies across the Northern and Southern regions of the Federation.
“Our main objective is to bridge the gap in public service delivery in areas without elected representation from our party and to serve as a medium for discussion on important socio-political and economic issues, supporting government initiatives and offering collaborative solutions to challenges in our society.
“As candidates and representatives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the nation, we embrace the fulfillment of the Renewed Hope campaign mantra of our President. We recognize that the battle ahead is not an easy one, but we firmly believe in the potential of a better Nigeria. We stand with His Excellency, President Tinubu, and we are committed to supporting his vision for development of our nation.
“We appeal to Mr President to capture the interest of the House of Rep candidates that couldn’t make it through during the election but are ready to Contribute their expertise to his administration successes through government patronage.
Dike urged Nigerians to exercise patience and allow the president the opportunity to fully unveil his policies and agenda for the nation.
“The task of nation-building requires a careful planning, consultation, and deliberate action. Let us extend our trust and confidence to the President as he embarks on this journey of transformative changes.
“We also urge Nigerians to set aside their differences and come together in unity because our strength lies in our diversity, and it is essential to embrace the collective identity of being Nigerians. We must transcend the boundaries of religion, tribe, political party, or personal beliefs, and work towards a common goal of national Progress and unity.”