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.