The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has stated that the party is tolerating and accommodating the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

He stated this on Tuesday while fielding questions from newsmen in Abuja shortly after meeting with APC stakeholders, following disputes arising from ongoing congresses of the APC in the FCT.

Yilwatda explained that APC has continued to work closely with Wike because of the existing agreement between the ruling party and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to him, the Minister is honouring a working relationship, which the party entered with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after the minister wrote and obtained permission from his party to serve in the ruling APC.

The APC National Chairman expressed concern over the conflict of interests between foundation members of the party in the FCT and defectors from the PDP, who were accused of trying to hijack the APC.

He cautioned the founding party members not to abandon the APC to defectors from other parties due to pressure.

Earlier, Prof. Yilwatda disclosed that over ₦250 million has been set aside for the ward and state congresses in the FCT, and he appealed to the stakeholders to put aside tribal, religious, ethnic and other divisive sentiments and unite as the APC plans ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He said: “There must be harmony in decision-making processes in the sharing of elective and appointive positions to ensure balance and to give everyone a sense of belonging in the APC.”

He advised that all the tribes should be accommodated through a process that encourages inclusiveness, diversity, tolerance and love based on shared commitment to the success of the party in the next elections.