APC Chair Calls On Nigerians To Hold Governors Accountable For Public Welfare
By Oludare Joshua
Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerians to demand greater accountability from their state governors regarding the management of federal funds intended for public welfare. Speaking during the launch of *Vicious Red Circle*, a book by Alex Ugochukwu Oriaku, Yilwatda emphasized that while the APC is committed to implementing challenging yet transformative policies, state governors must also rise to the occasion and fulfill their responsibilities to the populace.
At the event held on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Abuja, Yilwatda noted that the ongoing economic improvements, including a GDP growth rate exceeding World Bank predictions, should be mirrored in the lives of ordinary citizens. He pointed out that despite being allocated significant resources, many state governors have failed to deliver adequate services at the local and state levels.
Yilwatda highlighted that state governors, who previously shared approximately N400 billion monthly from federal allocations, are now receiving upwards of N2.2 trillion. He expressed concern that these resources are not being effectively utilized to improve the living conditions of citizens. “No governor in Nigeria can claim they are not receiving three to four times what they used to,” he said, urging citizens to press their governors and local government chairmen for higher standards of service.
The APC chair maintained that citizens should engage with their leaders to ensure that the financial benefits perceived from the federal government’s recent reforms are felt on the ground. “I want Nigeria to thrive; it’s my aspiration that our party guides the nation towards tangible improvements,” he stated.
Meanwhile, author Alex Ugochukwu Oriaku described his motivation for writing *Vicious Red Circle*, which he insists is more than just another statistic on human trafficking. “I wrote it to illuminate a tragic narrative, to create a bridge of empathy between the harrowing global crisis and individual experiences,” Oriaku explained, emphasizing the personal stories of those affected by human trafficking.
The event underscored the vital role of both citizens and elected officials in creating an environment where federal benefits positively impact daily lives, ensuring constructive governance and accountability at all levels.
