A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from Sagbama Native Authorities Space of Bayelsa State, Comrade Kenelayefa Stevens, has described as unfounded and deceptive claims by the previous Deputy Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, that the get together will implode as a consequence of current defections.
Nabena, the previous Nationwide Publicity Secretary of the APC, had in a current interview claimed the get together will implode as a consequence of current defections on the state and nationwide ranges.
Nabena additionally criticized the management of President Bola Tinubu and the evolving dynamics throughout the Bayelsa State chapter of the APC, significantly in mild of Governor Douye Diri’s current defection to the get together.
Nevertheless, reacting in a press release on Monday, Stevens, dismissed what he described as “mischievous concern” expressed by Nabena. He described Nabena’s feedback as unfounded and deceptive.
He dismissed Nabena’s political relevance as marginal at greatest, including that “it’s tough to take critically the opinion of somebody who, on election day, chooses the consolation of a lodge room over lively participation within the discipline”.
Steven added, “I problem Mr. Nabena to publish his polling unit outcomes from 2015 so far. Let the information converse to his dedication—or lack thereof—to the APC. Politics is not a platform for empty rhetoric; it’s a outcomes-pushed endeavour. And on this regard, Mr. Nabena has persistently underperformed.
“It’s no secret that Mr. Nabena operates as a proxy for Chief Timipre Sylva and maintains shut ties with the Managing Director of the NDDC, Chief (Dr.) Samuel Ogbuku.
“His current feedback are clearly a part of a calculated effort to protect the waning affect of his principal, pushed by fears that Governor Diri’s entry into the APC could shift the steadiness of energy.
“Now, to deal with the declare that the APC does not want defecting governors: such a press release betrays a basic misunderstanding of political technique.
“Politics is, and all the time will be, a sport of numbers. Governor Diri’s defection is a strategic acquire, one which strengthens our get together’s place forward of the 2027 common elections.
“Opposite to Mr. Nabena’s fears, Governor Diri has confirmed himself to be a unifier—an inclusive chief dedicated to working with all stakeholders for the collective good, a top quality that has endeared him to many throughout the state.”
The Bayelsa APC chieftain famous that Governor Diri’s arrival has been met with enthusiasm by the vast majority of the get together trustworthy, because it opens new avenues for electoral success each on the state and nationwide ranges.
“It’s also price emphasising the competence of our present Nationwide Chairman. His administrative prowess and skill to harmonise numerous pursuits throughout the get together have been evident since his emergence. Beneath his stewardship, the APC is not solely steady but additionally poised for continued victories,” he added.
Stevens equally assured that the APC stays sturdy, inclusive, and ahead-trying, stressing that no quantity of worry-mongering or self-serving commentary will derail the progress the get together is making.
Describing Governor Diri’s defection as a welcome growth, he added, “We stay assured within the management of President Tinubu and our get together’s nationwide executives.”
