By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State to set aside their personal ambitions and unite behind the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Dogara made the appeal while leading a meeting of the APC State Reconciliation Committee with House of Representatives aspirants at the party’s secretariat in Bauchi.
He stressed that reconciliation is critical to building a stronger and more united APC capable of winning future elections, urging members to support candidates who emerged through the party’s primary process.
According to him, the interest of the party should take precedence over individual political ambitions. He called on all members to work together as a united and formidable force to secure victory for the APC in the 2027 general elections in Bauchi State.
In their response, the aspirants commended the reconciliation initiative, describing it as an opportunity for dialogue, mutual understanding and renewed confidence in the party’s leadership.
They reaffirmed their commitment to the APC and pledged to mobilise support for the party in future elections.
Some of the aspirants also noted that the reconciliation process reflected a positive shift in the party’s approach to resolving internal disagreements through consultation and inclusiveness.