The All Progressives Congress on Friday elected a new set of national officers during its 4th Elective National Convention held at Eagle Square in Abuja.
At the convention, Nentawe Yilwatda was returned as the National Chairman, while Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru emerged as the National Secretary. Their emergence, along with other executives, was confirmed by the Convention Election Committee through a consensus arrangement.
Newly Elected National Working Committee (NWC) Members:
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
The convention was attended by top party leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.
The event also drew party delegates and stakeholders from across the country, who gathered to elect members of the National Working Committee expected to steer the affairs of the ruling party in the lead-up to future elections.
What you should know
The emergence of new leaders within the All Progressives Congress reflects internal restructuring aimed at strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The use of a consensus arrangement indicates efforts to maintain unity and avoid internal disputes. With Nentawe Yilwatda as chairman, the new National Working Committee will play a critical role in shaping party strategy, managing internal affairs, and coordinating nationwide political activities.
The presence of top government officials at the convention highlights the importance of the event in Nigeria’s political landscape.
