*APC Commits To Transparent Leadership, Inclusive Policy Process
THE Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Archdiocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, appealled to President Bola Tinubu to reduce petroleum pump prices to alleviate Nigerians’ hardship.
Speaking on Friday, September 6, in Abuja, at the formal unveiling of The Progressive Institute, the party’s official resource centre and Think Tank, Kukah expressed concern about the quality of democracy in Nigeria.
The fiery cleric stressed the need to fix the problem for things to work, assuring that the Kukah Foundation would collaborate with the newly unveiled APC Think Tank to build the country’s democracy and enthrone good governance at all levels of government.
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, assured that the party was committed to ensure transparent leadership recruitment and inclusive public policy processes and enhance good governance systems.
Ganduje said the presence of APC governors and dignitaries at the event underscored their commitment to build a strong political party, explaining that the event concluded a thorough registration process that followed due process.
He added: “We believe in the rule of law and compliance with all relevant regulations, which are foundations for establishing a world-class institution.
“The Progressive Institute will serve as APC’s official policy Think Tank, undertaking research and advising the party on government policies.
“It will also provide a platform for discussions among the party, academic community, civil society and the media to promote inclusiveness and ownership.”
Ganduje stated that the Institute aimed to enhance the party’s policy capacity, provide policy advice and support governments elected on its platform, urging the public, including Nigeria’s development partners, to support it.
The event was attended by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, represented by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume; Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, who delivered a lecture, titled, ‘sustaining Progressive Ideology as a Bedrock of Democracy,’ as well as Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo; ministers, members of the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and APC stakeholders, among others
