A former deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 general elections in Bayelsa State, Great MacIver, has expressed concerns over an impending implosion in the state chapter of the party.
The APC chieftain warned that the party may lose key stakeholders after the state, National Assembly and governorship primaries if nothing is done to address what he described as injustice in the way the party is being run.
MacIver raised the alarm in a statement released on Saturday, titled ‘Bayelsa APC Congresses: Going forward, a call to look inwards’.
He expressed concern over what he described as unresolved internal disparities within the Bayelsa APC, particularly following the involvement of Governor Douye Diri.
“Before His Excellency joined the APC in the state, there were clearly two political blocs that made up the party, with approximate population ratios of 95 per cent to 5 per cent,” he said.
He alleged that the current party structure favours a minority bloc, warning that such an imbalance could fuel dissatisfaction among members.
“After the entrance of His Excellency, only the smaller bloc is being carried along in the affairs of the party, leaving the greater percentage to their fate.
“This situation has the potential to build anger and dissatisfaction in our dear party,” MacIver stated.
He linked the development to recent defections within the party, cautioning that more could follow if urgent steps are not taken.
“The consequence of this has been the high level of defection we have witnessed recently, and we believe more may likely follow if we do not put our house in order,” he said.
MacIver further warned of possible fallout ahead of key political processes.
“If we do not pull together as a party, we may witness a situation where we will lose key stakeholders, especially after the State and National Assembly primaries, as well as the gubernatorial primaries,” he added.
Despite his concerns, the APC chieftain maintained that the party remains a strong contender in the 2027 elections but urged leaders to close ranks.
“We cannot afford to create situations or loopholes in our unity which will be exploited by other political interests in the state. We cannot afford to under-rate anyone,” he said.
Meanwhile, he declared support for the re-election bid of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, describing the project as “non-negotiable.”
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