By Sulaiman Aruna Sesay
In a recent press release, Alfred Peter Conteh, the former chairman of the APC Interim Transitional Governance Committee (ITGC), claimed to have outlined a reformed All People’s Congress Party. Despite his bold claims, it is clear that this so-called “reform” falls far short of what is necessary to bring this beleaguered political party back from the brink.
The APC has been in a state of disarray for years, with corruption, factionalism, and a lack of clear leadership crippling the party’s ability to function effectively. In order for the party to regain the public’s trust and become a viable political force once again, significant reforms are necessary. Unfortunately, it appears that Conteh’s proposed reforms fall well short of what is needed.
One of the biggest problems with Conteh’s proposal is that it does not address the root causes of the APC’s problems. The party’s reputation has been tarnished by years of corruption, yet Conteh’s press release does not detail any concrete steps that will be taken to address this issue. Without a clear plan to address corruption within the party, rebuilding public trust will be nearly impossible.
In addition, Conteh’s proposal does not do enough to address the factionalism that has plagued the APC for years. In order to become a unified and effective political force, the party must put an end to the petty infighting that has divided it for so long. Unfortunately, Conteh’s press release does not include any details on how this will be accomplished.
Furthermore, Conteh’s proposal does not provide any clear vision for the future of the APC. What are the party’s goals? What issues do they stand for? Without a clear vision and message, it is unlikely that the APC will be able to attract the support of disillusioned voters.
Overall, Conteh’s press release is nothing more than an attempt to put a band-aid on a much larger problem. Without more significant reforms, the APC will continue to languish in irrelevance. It is time for the party to take bold action if it wants to regain its position as a political force to be reckoned with. Conteh’s proposal, unfortunately, does not go nearly far enough.
