Speech by Hon. (Dr.) Ali Bukar Dalori on his assumption of office as Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
As we begin this crucial meeting, I do so with a deep sense of humility, responsibility, and loyalty to our great party — the All Progressives Congress (APC) — and to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. In accordance with the constitution of our party and the directive of Mr. President, I have assumed the position of Acting National Chairman following the resignation of His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON.
We are all aware of the significant contributions Dr. Ganduje made during his tenure. Since his assumption of office in August 2023, he provided our party with experienced leadership, steadfast commitment, and a clear sense of direction. On behalf of the entire APC family, I express our heartfelt gratitude to him and wish him full recovery and strength as he focuses on his health and personal well-being.
My appointment to this role is not a personal victory. It is a responsibility I embrace with full awareness of the challenges ahead and the expectations of millions of our members and supporters across the nation. As someone who has served faithfully within this party and as a longstanding member of the NWC, I assure you of my dedication to carrying out this role with transparency, inclusiveness, and unity of purpose.
To my colleagues in the National Working Committee, I thank you for your continued support and loyalty to the party. I see you not just as team members, but as partners in the collective task of safeguarding our party’s unity, discipline, and direction. This is a period for consolidation — not conflict. For maturity — not division. And for vision — not personal ambition.
We must keep our eyes on the bigger picture: delivering good governance to the Nigerian people, deepening democracy within our party structures, and preparing for the future with clarity and determination. As we head toward 2027, we must begin now to strengthen our internal processes, reconnect with our grassroots, and re-energize our structures across all levels.
Let me also use this occasion to express, on behalf of this committee, our firm and unwavering support for the bold reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a campaign slogan; it is a living roadmap that is already addressing fundamental challenges in our economy, security, and national cohesion. The APC remains the political vehicle to drive this transformation, and we will stand by the President in full loyalty and partnership.
To all party members and stakeholders, I urge us to stay united. Political transitions often create uncertainty, but we must not allow it to breed disunity. We must avoid actions and words that divide us and focus on what binds us — our shared belief in the promise of Nigeria and the future of the APC.
In the days ahead, I will share with you a practical roadmap to guide our work during this interim period. It will cover key areas such as party discipline, reconciliation, communication, member mobilisation, and broader stakeholder engagement.
Our core leadership priorities shall be familiarised thoroughly with the APC Constitution, code of conduct, and operational guidelines
Finally, I appeal to each and every one of you — let us renew our commitment to the APC. Let us work together with sincerity, courage, and faith in our mission. Let us honour the past, serve the present, and prepare for a brighter future — as one united and determined APC family.
May God bless the All Progressives Congress.
May God bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Thank. You all.
Hon Ali Bukar Dalori
Acting National Chairman, APC.
