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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of a high-powered reconciliation committee for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, as part of renewed efforts to resolve lingering internal crises within the ruling party.
Ejes Gist News reports that the reconciliation committee is chaired by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, marking another major political assignment entrusted to him by the President.
Full List of Members of the APC Benue Reconciliation Committee
The committee is made up of senior party leaders and key political figures drawn from across the country. Its membership reflects an attempt to balance experience, influence, and regional representation.
The members are:
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- Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas – Speaker, House of Representatives (Chairman)
- Mai Mala Buni – Governor of Yobe State
- Abdulaziz Yari – Former Governor of Zamfara State
- Yakubu Dogara – Former Speaker, House of Representatives
- Ibrahim Masari – Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters
Secretariat and Administrative Support
The committee will be supported by a dedicated secretariat to ensure effective coordination and documentation of its activities.
- Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi, Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, will serve as Secretary of the committee.
- Abdullahi Gashua, Chief of Staff to the Yobe State Governor, is also appointed as a member of the Secretariat.
Mandate of the Reconciliation Committee
The reconciliation committee has been tasked with addressing the internal crisis currently affecting the APC in Benue State.
According to details of the mandate, the committee is expected to:
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- Identify the root causes of factionalism and disunity within the APC in Benue State
- Engage party stakeholders, leaders, and relevant party organs across the state
- Promote dialogue, reconciliation, and confidence-building among aggrieved factions
- Propose structural, procedural, and strategic reforms aimed at restoring unity
- Recommend practical steps to achieve lasting peace and political cohesion within the party
The committee is also required to submit a comprehensive report containing findings and recommendations for the consideration of President Tinubu.
Immediate Commencement of Work
The committee is expected to begin work immediately.
Its approach will involve wide consultations with party leaders, elected officials, grassroots members, and other relevant stakeholders across Benue State.
Party insiders say the urgency attached to the assignment underscores the Presidency’s concern about the impact of internal disputes on party stability and electoral prospects.
Strategic Importance of Benue APC Crisis
Benue State has witnessed prolonged internal divisions within the APC, often marked by parallel party structures, leadership disputes, and legal battles.
These challenges have weakened the party’s cohesion and affected its performance in previous electoral cycles.
Political observers note that resolving the Benue APC crisis is critical to the party’s long-term strategy in the North-Central region.
Tinubu’s Confidence in Speaker Abbas
This development marks the second time President Tinubu has entrusted Speaker Tajudeen Abbas with leading a sensitive reconciliation assignment.
About four months ago, Abbas chaired a similar APC reconciliation committee for Bauchi State, where internal party disputes also threatened unity.
His reappointment to head the Benue committee is widely seen as a signal of the President’s confidence in his leadership, negotiation skills, and ability to manage complex political interests.
Broader APC Reconciliation Efforts
The Benue reconciliation committee forms part of a broader effort by the Tinubu administration to stabilise the APC nationwide.
Since assuming office, the President has encouraged internal conflict resolution mechanisms rather than prolonged litigations, stressing party unity ahead of future electoral contests.
Senior party officials say the outcomes of these reconciliation efforts could shape the APC’s internal structure and political direction in several states.
What to Expect Next
The committee is expected to submit its report after concluding consultations and stakeholder engagements.
Its recommendations will guide the President and party leadership on the next steps toward resolving the Benue APC crisis.
Party members in the state are now awaiting the committee’s engagement schedule, as expectations remain high for a lasting resolution to the long-running disputes.
