The Rivers State APC Students Wing has appealed for clarity and proper inclusion in the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition Presidential Campaign Council, following concerns over the vague listing of “Past Student Leaders” in the council list.
In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Igwe Eric, under the leadership of Endwell Otonnah raised concern over Number 495 on the list, which refers to “Past Student Leaders.
It added: “Our concern is that no individual bears the designation ‘Past Students Leaders.’ Without clearly identified individuals and defined responsibilities, this arrangement could create leadership rivalry and avoidable power struggles amongst student Leaders.”
As a recognised student structure of the APC that has actively participated in party activities and grassroots mobilisation, the Wing appealed to the leadership of the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition, led by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike to consider the inclusion of its leadership, particularly its Coordinator, Otonnah, in the Council.
It equally appealed that in the subsequent formation of the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition Gubernatorial Campaign Council, the structure and leadership of the Rivers State APC Students Wing be fully recognised and captured.
The Wing said it appreciated the efforts of the Rainbow Coalition leadership in extending a sense of belonging to the wider Rivers State student community.
It added: “The Rivers State APC Students Wing is not questioning the authority behind the compilation of the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition Presidential Council List; we are respectfully demanding proper recognition, structured inclusion and representation that reflects our contributions, commitment and organisational identity within the party.”
“We believe that students deserve more than a mention on the list; they deserve a clearly defined place in the decision-making and mobilisation structure.”