By Umar Idris Shuaibu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its 8th National Convention in Abuja, reaffirming Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman and Ajibola Basiru as National Secretary.
The convention, held at Eagle Square, also produced a new National Working Committee (NWC) through a consensus arrangement endorsed by party stakeholders.
A notable development was the emergence of Benjamin Obi Nwoye as Deputy National Chairman (South), replacing Emma Eneukwu following consultations within the party.
Party sources indicated that zoning considerations and high-level consultations influenced the composition of the new leadership, with Peter Mbah playing a key role in Nwoye’s emergence.
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In his acceptance speech, Yilwatda described his re-election as a call to greater service, pledging unity and commitment to strengthening the ruling party.
“We are ready to serve, ready to lead, and ready to build the party together with the nation,” he said, assuring that the leadership would not “fail or falter” in delivering on its mandate.
The convention was attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors, lawmakers, and other party leaders.
Full List of APC National Working Committee (NWC)
- National Chairman — Nentawe Yilwatda
- Deputy National Chairman (North) — Ali Bukar Dalori
- Deputy National Chairman (South) — Benjamin Obi Nwoye
- National Secretary — Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru
- Deputy National Secretary — AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana
- National Legal Adviser — Murtala Aliyu Kankia
- National Treasurer — Uguru Mathew Ofoke
- National Financial Secretary — Haruna Ginsau
- Deputy National Financial Secretary — Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo
- National Organising Secretary — Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu
- Deputy National Organising Secretary — Emeka Okafor
- National Welfare Secretary — Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa
- Deputy National Welfare Secretary — Christopher Michael Akpan
- National Publicity Secretary — Felix Morka
- Deputy National Publicity Secretary — Meseko Durosinmi Josiah
- National Auditor — Abubakar Maikafi
- Deputy National Auditor — Olugbenga Olayemi
- National Women Leader — Mary Idele
- Deputy National Women Leader — Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim
- National Youth Leader — Dayo Israel
- Deputy National Youth Leader — Jamaludeen Kabiru
- National Leader (Persons With Disabilities) — Durotolu Oyebode Bankole
- Deputy National Legal Adviser — Ibrahim Salawu
- Deputy National Treasurer — Ben Akak
- National Ex-Officio (North-Central) — Opawoye Oluwatoyin Bunmi
- National Ex-Officio (North-East) — Adamu Jallah
- National Ex-Officio (North-West) — Kano Muhammed Jamu Yusuf
- National Ex-Officio (South-East) — Ikechukwu Umeh
- National Ex-Officio (South-South) — Francis Kolokolo
- National Ex-Officio (South-West) — Bunmi Orinowo