Taraba APC Leaders Launch Unity Forum Ahead Of 2027 Elections

• • Bwacha Maintain Distance As Jerry Mawe Leads Movement

 

Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State have launched a new initiative to revitalize the party ahead of the 2027 general election.

This initiative has given birth to a new movement with a mandate to reunite the party and form a common front for future elections and political activities.

The movement, called the Unity Forum, is led by Honorable Jerry Mawe and has been engaging stakeholders through several meetings held in Abuja. According to sources within the movement, while many stakeholders are responding positively, the party's last governorship candidate, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has tactically avoided participating.

A source revealed that despite repeated invitations for Senator Bwacha to attend its meetings, the former lawmaker has yet to respond and maintain a distance from the group .

"Whether we like it or not, he was the governorship candidate of the party and remains a major stakeholder in rebuilding the APC. We have the Minister, all our former Ministers, Senators, and some lawmakers aligning with this movement. Our major task is to unite the party first, conduct a peaceful congress, and then focus on the general election," the source stated.

A party chieftain, Sardauna Addagoro, confirmed in a social media post that some stakeholders gathered on Sunday for a crucial Unity Forum meeting to strategize on party cohesion and solidarity ahead of the upcoming congress and, potentially, the next election.

He explained that the meeting aimed to foster a sense of unity and cooperation among party members, ensuring they present a united front in the face of impending political challenges.

"The stakeholders deliberated on various issues, including the need for party unity, reconciliation, and a collective approach to the forthcoming congress and election. They recognized that a united APC in Taraba would be better positioned to address challenges and achieve electoral success," he wrote.

"In line with this objective, the APC Taraba stakeholders reiterated their commitment to promoting peace, unity, and reconciliation within the party and the state at large. The meeting was marked by a spirit of camaraderie and shared purpose, as stakeholders pledged to work together toward a common goal. With the upcoming congress and election in sight, APC Taraba stakeholders are more determined than ever to present a united front and ensure the party's continued success."