The All Progressives Congress (APC) has ushered in a new era of leadership following the successful conduct of its 4th Elective National Convention held at Eagle Square in Abuja.
At the high-profile gathering on Friday night, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda emerged as the party’s National Chairman, while Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru was elected as the National Secretary. Their emergence, along with other members of the National Working Committee (NWC), was confirmed by the Convention Election Committee, largely through a consensus arrangement.
The convention brought together key figures in Nigeria’s political landscape, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. Party leaders, stakeholders, and delegates from across the country were also in attendance, underscoring the significance of the event in shaping the APC’s future.
Other notable appointments include Ali Bukar Dalori as Deputy National Chairman (North) and Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye as Deputy National Chairman (South). The party also elected Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu as National Organising Secretary, Felix Morka as National Publicity Secretary, and Dayo Israel as National Youth Leader, among several others.
The newly constituted leadership is expected to steer the affairs of the ruling party, strengthen internal cohesion, and position the APC strategically ahead of future political engagements.
Full List of APC National Executives:
- National Chairman: Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda
- Deputy National Chairman (North): Ali Bukar Dalori
- Deputy National Chairman (South): Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye
- National Secretary: Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru
- Deputy National Secretary: Prof. AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana
- National Legal Adviser: Murtala Aliyu Kankia
- National Treasurer: Uguru Mathew Ofoke
- National Financial Secretary: Amb. Haruna Ginsau
- National Organising Secretary: Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu, OFR
- Deputy National Organising Secretary: Barr. Emeka Okafor
- National Welfare Secretary: Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa
- Deputy National Welfare Secretary: Dr. Christopher Michael Akpan
- National Publicity Secretary: Felix Morka
- Deputy National Publicity Secretary: Hon. Meseko Durosinmi Josiah
- National Auditor: Sen. Abubakar Maikafi
- National Women Leader: Dr. Mary A. Idele
- Deputy National Women Leader: Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim
- National Youth Leader: Dayo Israel
- National Leader, Persons with Disabilities: Aare Durotolu Oyebode Bankole
- Deputy National Financial Secretary: Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo
National Ex-Officio Members:
- North Central: Dr. Opawoye Oluwatoyin Bunmi
- North East: Adamu Jallah
- North West: Kano Muhammed Jamu Yusuf
- South East: Hon. Ikechukwu Umeh
- South South: Mr. Francis Kolokolo
- South West: Hon. Bunmi Orinowo
With this fresh lineup, expectations are high as the party looks to consolidate its position and navigate the evolving dynamics of Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of future elections.
