The Northern Ethnic Nationalities Forum has defended APC national chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda against criticism from the North Central APC Forum, calling allegations against his leadership baseless and politically motivated. Forum leader Dr. Dominic Alancha rejected claims by Saleh Zagzaga that the region regrets Yilwatda's appointment, asserting that his administration has strengthened party organization and restored grassroots confidence.
Zagzaga's group had accused Yilwatda of weak leadership, pushing a religious agenda, and using his position for personal gain in Plateau State. Alancha countered that Zagzaga lacks legitimacy to represent the region and characterized the criticism as an effort by those who oppose party stability.
The forum credited Yilwatda with bringing strategic reform and maintaining the party's secular character while building bridges across different factions. Alancha expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and urged Nigerians to dismiss what he termed a manufactured controversy.
Zagzaga's group had accused Yilwatda of weak leadership, pushing a religious agenda, and using his position for personal gain in Plateau State. Alancha countered that Zagzaga lacks legitimacy to represent the region and characterized the criticism as an effort by those who oppose party stability.
The forum credited Yilwatda with bringing strategic reform and maintaining the party's secular character while building bridges across different factions. Alancha expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and urged Nigerians to dismiss what he termed a manufactured controversy.
