APC Boasts of 100-Year Rule: ‘This Party Will Govern Nigeria for a Century’

Akahi News learnt that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has made a stunning declaration: under the leadership of Hon. Nentawe Yilwatda, the party has the potential to govern Nigeria for 100 years. Not four years. Not eight. A full century.

The statement was made on Thursday by the Yobe State Chairman of the party, Hon. Muhammad Gadaka, at the Yobe Leadership and Innovation Summit 2026. The event, organised by the Centre for Leadership and Good Governance–Yobe, was held in Damaturu. And the message it delivered was nothing short of audacious.

One hundred years of uninterrupted APC rule. That is the dream. That is the stated ambition. But is it confidence or overreach? Nigerians will decide.

More Time Needed to Fix Nigeria, Says Party Chairman

Akahi News gathered that Gadaka, represented by the State Party Youth Leader, Hon. Muhammad Musa Gulani, did not mince words. He expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future under the APC and declared that the party could dominate the country’s political landscape for at least a century due to its commendable policies and programmes.

“The vision of our party is to improve the lives of Nigerians and make Nigeria a great country. This party will continue to form governments at the federal, state, and local levels for more than 100 years,” he said.

It was alleged that the party believes it needs more time and additional terms to address Nigeria’s deep-seated challenges. The implication is clear: the APC is not thinking about the next election. It is thinking about the next generation of elections.

“Our party is reviewing its progress and strengthening its strategic direction to align its messaging with measurable impact. The APC will continue to build a Nigeria that works for all—strong, united, and full of hope. We call on Nigerians to have confidence in the APC government; the economy of this country will eventually work for all citizens,” Gadaka added.

The phrase “eventually work” is telling. How long must Nigerians wait? One year? Five years? Ten years? According to the APC’s new timeline, perhaps a hundred years.

Governor Buni Praised for Youth Inclusion

Earlier, the Chief Convener of the summit, Faruk Abdullahi Chiromari, offered a different kind of message—one focused on the achievements of Governor Mai Mala Buni. According to Chiromari, the summit was organised to celebrate how Governor Buni has transformed the role of young people in governance and public service across Yobe State.

He noted that Governor Buni has demonstrated exceptional confidence in the ability of young people to contribute meaningfully to governance and the state’s development.

“Under his administration, many young men and women have been given opportunities to serve as commissioners, special advisers, board members, local government officials, legislative aides, and members of various committees and government programmes,” Chiromari said.

That is a tangible achievement. Young people in Yobe are not waiting for a hundred years. They are serving now. They are gaining experience now. They are building political careers now. Whether that translates into a century of APC dominance remains to be seen.

Akahi News had earlier reported on the dangers of one-party dominance in a democracy. When a single party rules for too long, accountability can suffer. Opposition can wither. Complacency can set in. The APC’s 100-year ambition may sound like confidence to its members, but to critics, it sounds like a threat to democratic alternation.

Nigeria has a history of long-running ruling parties. The Northern People’s Congress in the First Republic. The National Party of Nigeria in the Second Republic. The Peoples Democratic Party for 16 unbroken years. None reached a century. The APC now says it will do what no Nigerian party has ever done.

It is not a child’s play to promise 100 years of rule in a country where political fortunes shift like desert sand. The APC itself defeated the PDP after 16 years. What guarantees that another party will not defeat the APC in 16 years—or four?

The Yobe State Chairman’s declaration is bold. But boldness is not the same as inevitability. Nigerians will watch, wait, and vote. And no amount of 100-year planning can override the will of the people at the polling booth.

For now, the APC has stated its ambition. The opposition has heard it. And the citizens of Nigeria—the ones who actually decide who governs—will have their own say. Year by year. Election by election. Not in a century, but in the next few years.

Key Summary Box

What happened: Yobe APC Chairman Hon. Muhammad Gadaka declared that the party has the potential to govern Nigeria for 100 years under Hon. Nentawe Yilwatda’s leadership.
Where and when: The statement was made on Thursday at the Yobe Leadership and Innovation Summit 2026, organised by the Centre for Leadership and Good Governance–Yobe in Damaturu.
The party’s argument: The APC says it needs more time and additional terms to address Nigeria’s challenges. The party is reviewing its progress and strengthening its strategic direction.
Governor Buni’s role: Chief Convener Faruk Abdullahi Chiromari praised Governor Mai Mala Buni for transforming youth inclusion in governance, giving young people roles as commissioners, advisers, and board members.
Why it matters to Nigerians: A ruling party openly declaring a 100-year ambition raises concerns about democratic health, political competition, and the possibility of entrenched one-party rule.
Bottom line: The APC dreams of a century in power. But Nigerians vote in cycles, not centuries. The ambition is clear. The outcome is not.