Governor ABUBAKAR BELLO of Niger State has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to sheath swords and press on amicably ahead of the 2023 elections.

The governor, who declared himself the acting National Chairman of the APC, stated this at a meeting where he addressed state chairmen of the ruling party.

He further urged the chairmen to remember those who elected them into office in their various states, adding that all steps they take must be ordered by the principles of fairness, equity, and justice.

His comments come amid reports that Governor MAI MALA BUNI of Yobe State has been sacked as the chairman of the Caretaker/Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee.

According to him, he has the backing of President MUHAMMADU BUHARI and other leaders of the party. 

He explained that they discussed the party’s convention during the meeting, expressing happiness with the work so far done to make it a success.