APC reacts as aggrieved members burn brooms in Nasarawa

By Sunday John

Mr Aliyu Bello, the Nasarawa Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday condemned recent burning of brooms by some aggrieved members of the party in the state.

He, however, said such action will not diminish APC’s popularity, achievements or grassroots support ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Bello stated this on Tuesday during a rally organised by APC supporters in Gayam Electoral Ward of Lafia Local Government Area.

The rally followed a recent demonstration by supporters of former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Abubakar Adamu, during which brooms, the symbol of the APC, were burnt in parts of the state, including Gayam Ward.

Adamu lost the party’s governorship primary election to Sen. Ahmed Wadada.

Addressing supporters during what organisers described as a street-sweeping and sanitation exercise, Bello dismissed the broom-burning incident as political theatrics that could not erase the party’s achievements in the state.

He said the broom remained a symbol of the APC’s ideology and accomplishments, stressing that the party’s relevance was rooted in its performance rather than its emblem alone.

“Brooms can be burnt, but the achievements and impact of our party in the state and the ideology behind the broom cannot be burnt.

“APC’s relevance in Nasarawa is built on infrastructural development, peaceful coexistence, youth empowerment, employment opportunities and women’s inclusion delivered by Gov. Abdullahi Sule.

“It is also built on the Federal Government’s interventions under President Bola Tinubu, and that is what the people vote for, not just a symbol,” Bello said.

The chairman cautioned politicians against promoting division and resentment over the outcome of party primaries, urging members to place the collective interest of the party above personal ambitions.

He challenged those behind the protest to account for their contributions to the development of the state when they previously held positions of responsibility.

Also speaking, Mr Uba Arikya, Deputy Chairman of Lafia Local Government Area, said the developmental strides recorded under the Sule administration were visible to residents across the state.

According to him, politics should be centred on governance and improving the welfare of the people rather than incitement and personal attacks.

Arikya reaffirmed the support of party members in the area for the leadership of Sule, whom he described as the leader of the APC in the state.

He expressed confidence that party faithful would mobilise support for all APC candidates in future elections.

On his part, Mr Sidi Ndagi, an APC chieftain in the area, urged residents to support APC candidates at all levels in the 2027 elections.

Ndagi commended Sule for what he described as his developmental achievements and urged him to remain focused on governance.

The rally featured the sweeping and washing of streets in Gayam Ward and attracted a large number of APC supporters carrying party banners, posters and brooms. (NAN)