A group known as the Northern New Breed for United Nigeria has called on the youths, irespective of any Geoplitical zone to support the aspiration of Umaru Tanko Al-Makura as the next National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.(APC) for the development of democracy in the country.
Speaking during media interview in Abuja at the weekend, the National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Bashir Mohammed Rumah explained that among all the aspirants for the office of the national Chairman, only Senator Al-Makura has the pedigree and reputation to deliver.
He said during his tenure as the governor of Nasarawa state, Al-Makura had only four out of 24 members from his party adding that even under such political atmosphere he was able to lead successfully.
The group had earlier described the ex- governor as a billionaire arising from his business before venturing into politics.
The group further reiterated their readiness to work tirelessly for Al-Makura based on his untarnished records of image and anticident.
According to them, ‘United Northern Nigeria is a new but powerful group formed with new ideas and beliefs about Peace, unity and progress of the North and Nigeria in general.
‘The National coordinator of the group who is also aspiring for the office of National Youth Leader of APC, is a vibrant young man with wealth of experience.
Meanwhile,the President of Northern New Breed, comrade Fred O. Orinya also reminded members of APC about sterling leadership records of Almakura during the old Plateau State as a south leader of the then NPN and Secretary of NRC.
Cmr Fred further advised APC as ruling party to prove to Nigerians that its truly Democratic in the conduct of their forthcoming convention.
In his opinion, the party should not waste time on the choice of who chairs the party comes February 2022 advocating support for Almakura in view of his unmatched achievements during his time as governor of Nasarawa State.
On the aspiration, Comrade Rumah said that as the national youth leader, the National coordinator of the group described him as “A galvanizer, mobilizer and coordinator per excellence not giving in to the lust of Money, greed, pride and irrationality common amongst youths”
“Combination of His excellency Umaru Tanko Almakura and Cmr Bashir will not only restore the confidence of Nigerians on the Party but on Nigeria as a nation to reckon with. (NAN)