APC Congress: Stakeholders lament alleged marginalisation in Kaduna
Stakeholders of the Chikun and Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State have expressed concern over what they described as the sidelining of the constituency in the ongoing congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The stakeholders of the party bore their minds in a press statement issued on Friday in Kaduna.
They said they were disappointed that no representative from the constituency was included in the Kaduna State organising committee for the congresses.
The statement, jointly signed by Samaila Leeman and Cafra Caino, said the omission raised questions about equity, inclusivity and fair representation within the party structure.
According to them, the federal constituency has a significant population and voting strength and has consistently supported the APC in previous elections.
They stated that in spite of the constituency’s contributions to the party’s electoral successes, it was not represented in the Kaduna State Executive Council, adding that the current development could negatively affect the party’s fortunes if not addressed.
They alleged that critical political figures in Chikun Local Government Area, including former members of the House of Representatives and House of Assembly, former commissioners, heads of agencies and former local governments chairmen, were excluded from the constitution of both the local government and ward congress committees.
They described the situation as an aberration of established party norms and democratic practice, arguing that the highest-ranking political office holder in a local government area should ordinarily be entrusted with overseeing congress activities.
The group warned that the alleged exclusion could alienate grassroots supporters and weaken party cohesion in the area.
They, however, reaffirmed their commitment to the APC and called on the party’s national and state leadership to urgently review the situation and ensure adequate representation of Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in all party structures.
“Inclusivity is the bedrock of any progressive political movement,” the statement added.
(NAN)
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