According to him, government appointees must not hide under technocrat titles to avoid political responsibilities. He said, “You cannot hide behind the claim of being a technocrat to avoid your political responsibilities. If you accept a political appointment, you must also play your role as a politician. Anyone who accepts a political appointment must also accept the responsibilities that come with politics.” Yilwatda stressed that the APC’s success in the 2027 elections would depend on effective grassroots mobilisation rather than administrative performance alone.