APC Chairman Yilwatda Denies Legal Protection Claims

Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), addressed claims that the party shields its members from legal prosecution. During an appearance on October 11, 2026, he asserted that several APC members are currently facing trials in court.

Yilwatda rejected the notion that party affiliation provides immunity from accountability, emphasizing that the party does not intend to use legal proceedings to infringe upon members' rights. He clarified that holding members accountable under the law does not conflict with protecting their rights as citizens.

Although he did not specify which members are undergoing prosecution or provide details about their cases, his remarks countered a prevalent belief that APC membership offers informal protection from legal consequences. Yilwatda did not directly address specific allegations regarding the stalling or dropping of legal cases linked to defections to the APC.

He affirmed that no member is above the law or entitled to special legal protection due to their party affiliation.