APC concludes 8th National Convention, reaffirms Yilwatda as Chairman, unveils new NWC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its 8th national convention in Abuja, reaffirming Nentawe Yilwatda as national chairman and Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru as national secretary, alongside the emergence of a new National Working Committee (NWC).

The convention, held at the Eagle Square, brought together party delegates, top government officials and stakeholders from across the country. The new NWC members were produced through a consensus arrangement endorsed by key leaders of the ruling party.

In his acceptance speech, Nentawe Yilwatda described his re-election as a renewed call to service and pledged to strengthen unity within the APC.

“We are ready to serve, ready to lead, and we are ready to build the party, together with the nation,” he said, assuring members that the new leadership would not “fail or falter” in delivering on its mandate.

Ajibola Basiru was also reaffirmed as national secretary, maintaining continuity in the party’s administrative structure.

Nwoye Emerges as Deputy National Chairman (South)

A notable development at the convention was the emergence of Benjamin Obi Nwoye as deputy national chairman (south), replacing Emma Eneukwu.

Party sources indicated that Nwoye’s emergence followed extensive consultations and zoning considerations among party stakeholders. Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu State, was said to have played a significant role in facilitating consensus around Nwoye’s inclusion in the NWC.

The convention was attended by President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, APC governors, members of the National Assembly and other prominent party leaders, underscoring the significance of the gathering in shaping the party’s direction ahead of future political contests.

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Full List of APC National Working Committee

The newly constituted NWC comprises:

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

National Organising Secretary — Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu

National Welfare Secretary — Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa

National Publicity Secretary — Felix Morka

National Auditor — Abubakar Maikafi

National Women Leader — Mary A. Idele

National Youth Leader — Dayo Israel

National Leader (Persons with Disabilities) — Durotolu Oyebode Bankole

Deputy National Financial Secretary — Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo

Deputy National Organising Secretary — Emeka Okafor

Deputy National Women Leader — Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim

Deputy National Publicity Secretary — Meseko Durosinmi Josiah

Deputy National Welfare Secretary — Christopher Michael Akpan

Deputy National Auditor — Olugbenga Olayemi

Deputy National Legal Adviser — Ibrahim Salawu

Deputy National Treasurer — Ben Akak

Deputy National Youth Leader — Jamaludeen Kabiru

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

The convention concluded with renewed pledges of unity and commitment to consolidating the APC’s position as Nigeria’s ruling party, as leaders called for cooperation across all levels of the party structure.