- governors now receive significantly higher allocations
- He urged Nigerians to engage elected leaders constructively
- Yilwatda concluded by challenging citizens to demand accountability from governors
APC National Chairman Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda urged Nigerians to hold governors and local government chairmen accountable for grassroots development and citizens’ welfare.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Yilwatda said the All Progressives Congress is implementing reforms that appear tough but are aimed at stabilizing Nigeria’s economy.
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He noted that federal funds distributed to states and local councils rarely reach intended communities because of mismanagement and inefficiency at lower levels.
Yilwatda made these remarks during the launch of Vicious Red Circle, a book authored by Alex Ugochukwu Oriaku, in Abuja.
The APC chairman stressed that governors now receive significantly higher allocations and therefore have no valid excuse for poor governance performance.
He commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for economic reforms targeted at raising living standards and boosting long-term national development prospects.
According to Yilwatda, state governments must prioritize impactful community projects that directly improve citizens’ lives across all regions of the federation.
He urged Nigerians to engage elected leaders constructively, emphasizing civic participation as crucial to transparency, accountability, and meaningful political change nationwide.
Yilwatda cited economic progress under Tinubu, noting a 4.23 percent GDP growth rate exceeding the World Bank’s projected three percent forecast.
He disclosed that Nigeria’s oil production currently averages between 1.7 and 1.8 million barrels daily, signaling improved sectoral stability and recovery.
He reminded Nigerians that local governments handle primary education and healthcare while states manage infrastructure and secondary health service responsibilities.
Yilwatda concluded by challenging citizens to demand accountability from governors, ensuring resources deliver real development and improved grassroots welfare nationwide.
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