The All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to amend its
constitution at the convention scheduled for February 26.
In a statement on Friday, John Akpanudoedehe, national
secretary of APC caretaker committee, said the party is seeking to replace the
provision for board of trustees (BoT) in its constitution with “national
advisory council”.
Akpanudoedehe said the party is also proposing the creation
of “zonal congresses” and new organs.
“In accordance with Article 30 (iii) of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) Constitution, the Governor Mai Mala Buni-chaired
Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has served a
notice of proposed amendments to the party’s constitution on members of the
National convention,” he said.
“Article 30 (iii) stipulates that the notice is served at
least 14 days before the date of the National Convention at which the proposed
amendments is to be considered.
“APC Constitution 2014 has been in effect for almost eight
years and together with judgments from courts of competent jurisdiction,
administrative experiences have revealed flaws in the Constitution. It became
imperative to conduct a review of the Party’s Constitution.
“The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee
established a Constitution Review Committee under the chairmanship of Prof.
Tahir Mamman OON, SAN to thoroughly review the Constitution in accordance with
Article 30 which provides for Constitutional amendments.
“The committee adopted an all-inclusive approach which led
to the draft proposals.
“Broadly, the amendment proposals address the following;
clarify ambiguities in the constitution, fill gaps that became apparent,
recognize and expand platforms for participation of critical groups such as
women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
“Replace the Board of Trustees (BoT) under a new title
called National Advisory Council with streamlined memberships and clear powers
and functions, create zonal congresses, clarify powers of National Executive
Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC).
“Clearer accountability by organs of the party, new organs
for efficient administration of the party, fair distribution of income between
national and sub-national organs and clarify disciplinary procedures and
powers.”
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