Tolu Bankole, the APC leader on disability inclusion, has lauded Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda on his appointment as National Chairman, highlighting his reputation as a reform-minded leader whose vision aligns with inclusivity and organizational renewal at the highest levels of the party.
Acting as the party’s regional stakeholders group, the North‑Central APC Forum described Yilwatda’s elevation as the culmination of a two-year push to return the chairmanship to their region in line with APC’s zoning arrangement. They praised President Tinubu as a “listening leader” and vowed to deliver 6 million votes from the zone in the 2027 elections.
The APC chapter in Plateau State, Yilwatda’s home, celebrated his ascent as a historic milestone—only the second Plateau indigene to lead a major national party. The state chapter emphasized his record of integrity and acknowledged the President’s confidence in him.
APC gubernatorial aspirant Akeem Agbaje from Oyo State welcomed Yilwatda’s emergence as a reaffirmation of APC’s commitment to discipline, unity, and inclusive leadership ahead of the 2027 polls.
Reform‑oriented leadership: Supporters see Yilwatda as someone equipped to reinvigorate APC’s internal rules and performance culture. His reputation for consultative decision‑making and public service credibility stands out.
Regional equity: His appointment resolves long-standing claims from the North‑Central zone and reinforces APC’s internal zoning framework.
2027 election positioning: Yilwatda’s emergence is viewed as a strategic play to consolidate youth support, strengthen party cohesion, and ensure momentum into the next general poll.
