Democracy thrives when sacrifice is remembered, loyalty rewarded - APC group

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Justice Forum has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognize and reward party loyalists who were instrumental in the APC's success during the 2023 general elections. The group highlighted that democracy thrives when the sacrifices of political actors at the grassroots level are acknowledged and compensated.

In a statement issued to commemorate Democracy Day, the forum emphasized that many APC members in Oyo State played crucial roles in mobilizing support at the ward and community levels, which ultimately secured victory for the party. The Justice Forum asserted that these contributions should be reflected in political appointments, empowerment programs, and federal government interventions. "Democracy thrives when sacrifice is remembered, and loyalty is rewarded," the group stated.

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Democracy thrives when sacrifice is remembered, and loyalty is rewarded.

The forum described these grassroots mobilizers as the backbone of the party's electoral success, noting that their continued dedication depends on feeling included and recognized. They urged the President to ensure that stakeholders in Oyo State who supported the party's victory are not overlooked in current governance decisions. "Rewarding loyalty is not patronage. It is justice. It is the surest way to strengthen the APC in Oyo State ahead of 2027," the group added.

The APC Justice Forum also extended Democracy Day greetings to Nigerians and reaffirmed their support for the APC-led administration. The statement underscores a common theme in Nigerian politics where party loyalty and grassroots mobilization are seen as critical factors for electoral success and subsequent political reward.

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Rewarding loyalty is not patronage. It is justice. It is the surest way to strengthen the APC in Oyo State ahead of 2027.