By Otunba. (Dr) Abdulfalil Abayomi Odunowo.
The truth is simple: no political party survives on structures alone it survives on trust. And when a ruling party consistently fails to reward loyalty, commitment, and sacrifice, it creates the very conditions that weaken its own base.
If we look honestly at the APC’s trajectory since 2015, one pattern stands out: the party has never built a coherent, consistent, and transparent rewarding system for its members.
People work, mobilize, defend the party, sacrifice their time, resources, and reputation yet when appointments, opportunities, and recognitions are shared, the same small circle benefits repeatedly while thousands who built the victory remain forgotten.
This is not about entitlement, This is about basic political management. No ruling party can go into 2027 with a demoralised base, unresolved grievances, and millions of supporters who feel used and abandoned. Politics is local, and grassroots loyalty cannot be commanded it must be earned and nurtured.
The recent controversies and appointments only highlight what has been happening quietly for years:
* People who fought for the party are sidelined.
* Those who opposed the party are elevated.
* Those who contributed nothing are empowered over those who carried the burden of elections on their backs.
**This is dangerous.**
Because when loyal supporters lose faith, the party loses its engine. The APC needs to correct this immediately if it wants stability, unity, and a competitive edge in 2027. A fairer and more strategic rewarding system is not a favour it is the foundation of electoral survival.
My Message is simple:
Reward loyalty. Recognize competence. Empower the grassroots. Respect those who stand with the party consistently. Anything short of this will create serious problems for APC, not because the opposition is strong, but because internal discontent will weaken the party from within.
APC can fix this but the time to act is now, not when the damage has already been done.
As we look to the future, let’s embrace the important role our choices play in shaping the destiny of our nation. Together, let’s commit to the path of active and positive citizenship!
Loyal to Country Nigeria, Loyal to any Elected President and finally Loyal to the Truth.
**Signed:**
Otunba (Dr.) Abdulfalil Abayomi Odunowo, D.Sc (h.c)
National Chairman
Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu Support Group (AATSG)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +234 905 353 5322
Website: www.aatsg.org.ng
