Former All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants in the last elections have appealed to President, Bola Tinubu and Vice President, Kashim Shettima, to include them in the governance structure.
The former aspirants, under the group, APC360, comprises former Assembly, House, senatorial and governorship aspirants.
In a statement signed by National Coordinator, Bem Garba and Secretary General, Dr Chris Enoch, the group noted many members were not given a fair playing field.
Members, it noted, is drawn from technocrats and private sector operatives with huge experience in administration, governance and management.
They urged the President to utilise their technical expertise as he turns around the economy, fight insecurity and poverty.
The statement read: “In line with President Tinubu’s assurance of working with critical stakeholders in developing our country, we are appealing to him to extend an olive branch to members of APC360.
“While we do not wish to stick to the memory of how the tickets were won and lost, it is important to assure the President, Bola Tinubu, that the same way he had our support during the campaign, is the same way we will support the administration to achieve its agenda.
“As critical stakeholders , we are urging the President to put in place a reward system for those who have invested resources, by not only purchasing forms to seek election, but by mobilising support, and standing by the party despite unfair treatments.
“We are appealing to the President to give our members a sense of belonging by considering them for appointments.
“We are equipped with the knowledge, education, experience and technical expertise to contribute in entrenching a Renewed Hope for the benefit of our people”, the group said.