A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from Sagbama Native Authorities Space of Bayelsa State, Comrade Kenelayefa Stevens, has described as unfounded and deceptive claims by the previous Deputy Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, that the occasion will implode resulting from latest defections.
Nabena, the previous Nationwide Publicity Secretary of the APC, had in a latest interview claimed the occasion will implode resulting from latest defections on the state and nationwide ranges.
Nabena additionally criticized the management of President Bola Tinubu and the evolving dynamics inside the Bayelsa State chapter of the APC, notably in mild of Governor Douye Diri’s latest defection to the occasion.
Nonetheless, reacting in an announcement on Monday, Stevens, dismissed what he described as “mischievous concern” expressed by Nabena. He described Nabena’s feedback as unfounded and deceptive.
He dismissed Nabena’s political relevance as marginal at finest, including that “it’s tough to take significantly the opinion of somebody who, on election day, chooses the consolation of a lodge room over energetic participation within the subject”.
Steven added, “I problem Mr. Nabena to publish his polling unit outcomes from 2015 to this point. Let the details converse to his dedication—or lack thereof—to the APC. Politics shouldn’t be a platform for empty rhetoric; it’s a results-driven endeavour. And on this regard, Mr. Nabena has constantly underperformed.
“It’s no secret that Mr. Nabena operates as a proxy for Chief Timipre Sylva and maintains shut ties with the Managing Director of the NDDC, Chief (Dr.) Samuel Ogbuku.
“His latest feedback are clearly a part of a calculated effort to protect the waning affect of his principal, pushed by fears that Governor Diri’s entry into the APC might shift the stability of energy.
“Now, to deal with the declare that the APC doesn’t want defecting governors: such an announcement betrays a elementary misunderstanding of political technique.
“Politics is, and all the time will likely be, a sport of numbers. Governor Diri’s defection is a strategic acquire, one which strengthens our occasion’s place forward of the 2027 normal elections.
“Opposite to Mr. Nabena’s fears, Governor Diri has confirmed himself to be a unifier—an inclusive chief dedicated to working with all stakeholders for the collective good, a high quality that has endeared him to many throughout the state.”
The Bayelsa APC chieftain famous that Governor Diri’s arrival has been met with enthusiasm by the vast majority of the occasion devoted, because it opens new avenues for electoral success each on the state and nationwide ranges.
“Additionally it is value emphasising the competence of our present Nationwide Chairman. His administrative prowess and skill to harmonise various pursuits inside the occasion have been evident since his emergence. Underneath his stewardship, the APC shouldn’t be solely steady but in addition poised for continued victories,” he added.
Stevens equally assured that the APC stays sturdy, inclusive, and forward-looking, stressing that no quantity of fear-mongering or self-serving commentary will derail the progress the occasion is making.
Describing Governor Diri’s defection as a welcome improvement, he added, “We stay assured within the management of President Tinubu and our occasion’s nationwide executives.”
