Ahead of this week’s National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), there are indications that the party’s National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, and National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, are facing pressure to resign.
According to reports, some party leaders have been circulating a list of alleged “sins” committed by Adamu against President Bola Tinubu prior to Tinubu’s declaration of his interest to run for the presidency last year.
An APC official, who is knowledgeable about the party’s internal workings, revealed that the upcoming NEC meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, is likely to approve a timetable for a midterm elective convention to fill party vacancies.
The official stated, “Consequently, there are some forces within the party who are likely to meet with Adamu on Sunday night or early Monday to pressure him into resigning rather than being shown the exit door.”
The official further explained that with new state governors yet to make all their appointments, there is a possibility that some national officers or members of the National Working Committee (NWC) would be appointed into government positions. This would create vacancies that could be filled through the convention, providing an opportunity to remove Adamu from his position.
Additionally, it is reported that Omisore may also be eased out as some aggrieved NWC members have accused him of running the party solely with Adamu.
The controversial audit report of the party is also expected to be used against Adamu. According to party officials, only the NEC has the authority to appoint an external auditor to audit the party’s accounts. However, Adamu enlisted his own auditor, bypassing the NEC, and presented the report to the NWC for ratification. This action has raised concerns among party members.
The party official stated, “Adamu should simply have allowed the party’s auditor to do their job and present the report to the NWC. After that, the NWC would deliberate on it and present it to NEC, which has the power to appoint an external auditor to review our accounts. But this has not been the case.”
