From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has commended the Governor Abdullahi Sule-led presidential primary Media/Publicity sub-committee for refunding the ruling party N20 million surplus.
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Sule, on Friday, submitted the report of the APC sub-committee of the Special Convention for the 2022 presidential primary, announcing a refund of N20 million.
Presenting the executive summary of the report, Governor Sule said his subcommittee was given N140 million for its activities but that it only expended N120 million.
“Initially, we were given N30 million a day after our inauguration. Thereafter, we got another N60 million. In all, the Party gave us N140 million which we expended on advertisements, media appearances, hotel accommodation, logistics for some media personnel who were brought in from outside Abuja and other sundry expenses, the details of which are contained in the report.
“I am here with a draft of N20 million to present to the Chairman of our Party as the balance remaining from what we were given because we did not spend everything,” Governor Sule announced.
While responding, the APC National Chairman commended the 56-member sub-committee for a job well done, stressing that it is pleasing that it could return such a huge amount to the party.
The ruling party boss consequently promised to lead the re-election campaign of the Governor Sule, stressing; “these are the kind of people we need in leadership positions. People who are honest and transparent in all ramifications.”
Speaking to newsmen on the sidelines after receiving the report, Adamu said: “I feel delighted and appreciative for the efforts of the committees sent for the organisation of the last Convention by the party. I did say when we were receiving the report we appreciate the level of integrity the committee has shown from the point of leadership provided and for the good job they did.
“They have been so transparent and accountable to the extent of declaring some surplus. A few others have submitted their report before today and I did mention that when I was given the report that you have set a good example.
“The challenges were high but you were able to deploy publicity to defuse the tension and we were able to have a good Convention. Not a single incident was reported and it was all because of the role your committee played by ensuring that everybody was carried along. We want to thank you for that,” he said.