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Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya, right, exchange pleasantries with Asiwaju Tinubu, left, and other dignitaries at the convention ground in Abuja
By Akanji Alowolodu, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has congratulated former Nasarawa State Governor, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, on his emergence as the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), at the just concluded extraordinary national convention of the party.
The Governor, in a statement also felicitated with other national and zonal officers of the APC who were elected at the convention.
Inuwa Yahaya particularly praised the leadership direction and guidance of President Muhammadu Buhari, which he said facilitated the consensus arrangement that produced the new crop of leaders of the APC and further consolidated the unity of the APC.
According to him, “The maturity displayed at the convention has demonstrated the spirit of unity of purpose and strong will of our members as well as indiviciblity of the force of our great party”.
He added that, “Special appreciation must go to our leader and amiable President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR for providing leadership and guidance that saw to the successful and rancour- free conduct of the convention”.
The Governor also eulogized the caretaker/extraordinary national convention planning committee, headed by Governor of Yobe state, Mai Mala Buni for successfully superintending over the affairs of the APC within the period of its stewardship and for strengthening unity, understanding and camaraderie among party faithful”.
While expressing confidence in the ability of the new NWC under the leadership of Sen. Abdullahi Adamu to steer the party to greatness, the Governor charged the new leaders to bring to bear their respective wealth of experiences to consolidate on the gains recorded so far and chart a new cause that will further boost the fortunes of the party and guarantee its victory in future elections.
Recall that out the 78 party officials elected during the convention, Gombe state produced 3, including Hamma Adama Ali Kumo (Deputy National Financial Secretary), Zainab Abubakar Alman (Zonal Women Leader) and Lamido Mohammed (Zonal Publicity Secretary).
The Governor urged the three officials of the party from Gombe state to demonstrate commitment in their new roles and to adequately represent the state, reminding them that the confidence reposed in them should be reciprocated with dedication and loyalty to the party and President Muhammadu Buhari.
Earlier on arrival at the Eagle Square, Governor Inuwa Yahaya proceeded to the Gombe State pavilion, where he was treated to a rousing welcome by delegates and supporters from the state who trooped in hundreds in solidarity with the Governor and the party as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe.
