The National Reconciliation Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has met with Governor Inuwa Yahaya and other party bigwigs in Gombe.

The meeting followed a petition submitted to the committee over the party’s congresses by Danjuma Goje (APC – Gombe Central).

In October, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, the APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) chairman inaugurated a nine-member committee under the chairmanship of Abdullahi Adamu (APC – Nasarawa West).

The committee was mandated to reconcile aggrieved members of the party sequel to the outcome of the party’s congresses.

Mr Adamu said at a news conference shortly after the long-night meeting on Friday in Gombe that the committee received one petition in the state.

He said that the committee had a mandate to reconcile any perceived misunderstanding, grudges, or conflict, adding that unity remains paramount to the party.

The chairman further noted that the committee had been on course in ensuring that every member was given a fair hearing in the interest of the party’s unity.

He said Mr Goje was approached, and he gave the committee reason for not attending the meeting.

The chairman also stated that in the interest of a fair hearing, the committee would give an opportunity to Mr Goje, having listened to the government and afterwards advise the party on the way out.

He expressed confidence that APC in Gombe was “strong and alive,” stressing that any grievances in the party would not be left unattended and resolved quickly.

Also speaking, Mr Yahaya said the party would continue to grow stronger because “we are united, one big family that is focused on delivering on all demands of our party followers.”

Five members of the committee accompanied Mr Adamu to the meeting. The chairman explained that the remaining four members had compelling reasons for being absent.

(NAN)