Former Political Adviser to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Prof. Rufai’ Ahmed Alkali has congratulated the new national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.
In a congratulatory message made available to journalists in Abuja, Prof. Alkali applauded the APC for the rancour-free transition of power that saw the emergence of the new national chairman.
According to him, “the well thought out selection and the smooth process of his appointment by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great party clearly shows that the APC has come of age.”
He added that some opposition political parties were taken unaware by the smooth process that saw the emergence of APC new national chairman and that is a clear indication that the ruling party is a step ahead of other political parties in the country.
Part of the statement reads: “I wish to convey my special congratulations to Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda on his well deserved appointment as the national chairman of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“His well thought out selection and the smooth process of his appointment by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great party clearly shows that the APC has come of age.
“From their initial reactions, it appears some members of the opposition were taken unawares.
“This is how it should be. A ruling party should always be steps ahead.
“We wish Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda success in the challenges that lie ahead.”