Former Nasarawa State Governor and one of the founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has publicly declared his total and unflinching support for the party’s new National Chairman.
In an open letter personally signed and addressed to the new party helmsman, Al-Makura congratulated him on what he described as a reflection of the party’s collective will and a moment of recommitment to its original principles.
Al-Makura, a key architect of the 2013 merger that formed the APC, stated, “This is not just a routine transition. It is a reaffirmation of the values upon which our party was built discipline, inclusivity, and a focus on nation-first politics.”
Amid internal realignments, he praised the National Executive Committee (NEC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for what he termed a demonstration of institutional maturity and internal democracy.
“Let there be no ambiguity: I support the decision of the President and the NEC. The party has spoken. As progressives and democrats, we must move forward in unity,” Al-Makura wrote.
He emphasized that party cohesion must take precedence over personal ambition or sectional interests, stating that his commitment remains anchored in national progress and political stability.
According to political observers, the former senator’s public endorsement could serve as a calming influence amid factional tensions reportedly emerging in some APC quarters. His message called for dialogue, maturity, and consensus, urging party leaders to put the party’s vision ahead of individual differences.
“The APC is more than a party. It is a symbol of democratic perseverance and national hope. We must protect it with discipline, patience, and vision.”
Al-Makura advised the new leadership to prioritize reconciliation and inclusivity, stressing that Nigeria’s current socio-political challenges require moral clarity, empathy, and sincerity.
He offered himself as a bridge between generations and regions, highlighting his past role in fostering unity during the party’s formative years. “I offer myself again — not for power, but for unity,” he said, affirming his willingness to contribute through mediation, mentorship, and strategic counsel.
Calling for grassroots reconnection, Al-Makura emphasized that the APC must be a home where every member feels heard and respected from the youth to the party’s elder statesmen.
“The young must feel heard. The old must feel respected. And those who feel sidelined must be reassured that the APC remains their home.”
He also warned that how the party manages internal affairs will affect its governance credibility, especially at a time of national tension stemming from economic challenges and regional anxieties.
“At a time when Nigeria’s national fabric is under strain, the APC must become a symbol of cohesion, not conflict,” Al-Makura noted.
Quoting Kofi Annan “We may have different religions, different languages, different coloured skin, but we all belong to one human race” — he reminded the party to uphold democratic ideals beyond the ballot box.
“We are stewards of a vision entrusted to us by the Nigerian people, and we must lead with discipline and humility.”
Senator Al-Makura concluded with prayers for the new Chairman’s success, expressing optimism that the new leadership would inspire trust, foster unity, and secure long-term political progress for the ruling party.
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