The All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has shed light on the absence of certain governors from the party’s screening process. Speaking to reporters at the Plateau Governors Lodge in Abuja on Saturday, Yilwatda clarified that the governors were granted exemptions due to pressing state affairs.
He specifically named Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru as those who had yet to appear. According to Yilwatda, the party understands that these governors have significant responsibilities as chief executives of their states.
“Any governor who has matters to address, we accommodate that,” Yilwatda stated. He noted that Governor AbdulRazaq cited urgent issues, while Fubara also had commitments, leading to their exemptions. He emphasized that the governors are commanders in their states and can schedule their screenings at their convenience.
“Whenever you are available, contact the screening committee. We will set a time for you. You can come at your own convenience, and we will proceed with the screening,” he explained.
Sources from DAILY POST indicate that Fubara is expected to undergo screening on Sunday at the Plateau State Government Lodge in Abuja.