By Takuruku Emmanuel, Lafia
National Chairman of the Conference of APC Publicity Secretaries, High Chief Otaru Douglas, has commended former Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, for his strategic engagement with grassroots party executives across Nasarawa State.
Otaru described Adamu’s consultative tour of local government areas as “a novel democratic approach” that would further strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC), foster unity, and increase visibility of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a meeting with APC stakeholders in Karu Local Government Area on Sunday evening, Otaru — who also serves as the APC Publicity Secretary in Nasarawa State — applauded Governor Abdullahi A. Sule for promoting internal democracy within the party, despite ongoing political consultations.
“Although the ban on campaigns has not been lifted, aspirants are allowed to consult stakeholders in a civil and democratic manner,” Otaru stated.
He, however, cautioned party supporters against engaging in verbal attacks and social media wars, warning that such acts could undermine the party’s cohesion and electoral strength.
“We must act with decorum and unity. Our differences should be resolved internally if we must succeed as a party,” he advised.
Otaru further appealed for restraint in public comments against party leaders, emphasizing the need for collective discipline as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abdullahi Sule continue to strengthen the APC’s leadership and governance structures.
He also urged members to withdraw court cases and petitions against fellow party members, advocating for the use of internal conflict resolution mechanisms instead.
Meanwhile, former IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, during the same meeting, charged politicians to ensure that the electorate truly benefit from democratic dividends.
Adamu, who is a governorship aspirant under the APC in Nasarawa, expressed concern over the neglect of party executives and supporters after elections. He pledged to prioritize their welfare and strengthen party structures across the state.
“I am not here to campaign,” Adamu clarified, “but to interface with our people and appeal for restraint and unity ahead of 2027.