The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress has said it will not rush into conducting a national convention.

The committee led by Governor Mai Mala Buni said it would ensure genuine reconciliation that would engender enduring peace among aggrieved members of the party before going into a national convention.

It stated this in a statement lasting unity, peace and reconciliation across party ranks

The APC said this in a statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena.

It was responding to a report accusing the caretaker committee of tactically seeking an extension of its six-month mandate.

The committee was inaugurated by the APC National Executive Committee NEC in June with a mandate to achieve peace-building, true reconciliation and give a sense of belonging to every member of the party.

The APC must not go into a national convention, and indeed a general election in crisis. We should take it one step at a time and ensure that the ongoing national reconciliation process being undertaken by the CECPC is sustained, successful and continue to yield results

It said, “It is important that the APC conducts its planned national convention to produce the party’s national leadership as a united house. Otherwise, the main aim of constituting the CECPC following the dissolution of the immediate-past National Working Committee (NWC) will be defeated.”

The statement said the Governor Buni-led CECPC had deployed a combination of true reconciliation, consultation and inclusiveness in achieving unity and cohesion in the party.

It stated, “To reposition the party to ensure good governance, Governor Buni proposed the recently-inaugurated tripartite Executive/Legislative/APC Consultative Committee which is ensuring synergy, good governance and accelerated implementation of the Next Level agenda.

“A peacemaker and stabilizing voice, Governor Buni is meeting all leaders, known party groups and interests in order to accommodate all interests. This has resulted in renewed commitment on the part of party members. “Ahead of the planned APC National Convention and indeed the 2023 General Elections, stakeholders should continue to support the CECPC efforts to unite the party in order to make it formidable enough to consolidate on the APCs national governing status and landmark achievements.”