Politics

Tinubu lauds youths, women, says they’re election masters

President Bola Tinubu has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to promote the participation of women and youths in the day-to-day operations of the party.

Tinubu also urged the leadership of the APC to embrace accountability in all forms, especially with respect to financial discipline.

The president made the call during the National Caucus meeting of the party at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

The national leader of the APC noted that the future of the party belongs to Nigeria’s young people and women, considering their proven dedication and demonstrable prowess in election matters.

Tinubu said: “As a party, we must handle our finances very well. I hope the financial audit recommended by the National Working Committee (NWC) will help us strengthen our finances better. I thank our governors who contribute generously to the wallet of the party. These times are tough. We are challenged. Please continue to support the party.

“Our party also needs to be more gender friendly, and we need more participation from the youths because they own our tomorrow. Let’s get more youths and women involved. They are very dedicated election masters.”

President Tinubu detailed decisions he has taken so far to reform the country’s economy, reiterating that Nigeria cannot continue to sustain the treasury-depleting fuel subsidy and losses incurred by the past foreign exchange management regime.

“We can’t continue to play poker with our economy. That is why I took the decisions I have taken so far,” he added.

Also speaking at the meeting, the Acting APC National Chairman, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, commended President Tinubu for the steps he has taken so far to reposition the economy for greater productivity and future prosperity.

Kyari further presented two memos to the National Caucus which included the appointment of external auditors and filling of vacant party offices.

The two major party positions which the caucus considered were that of the National Chairmanship and National Secretary seats scheduled to be filled by the National Executive Council (NEC) at its meeting on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

Other APC leaders in attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, former National Chairmen, Bisi Akande and John Oyegun, as well as incumbent governors, ex-governors and National Assembly members.

The Star