The 9th National Elective Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), held at Eagle Square, Abuja, has produced a new leadership for the ruling party, with 8,453 delegates adopting a consensus National Working Committee (NWC) in a move aimed at strengthening unity ahead of future electoral contests.
The convention, which brought together party stakeholders from across the country, saw key positions zoned across the six geopolitical regions, with the office of National Chairman allocated to the North-Central and that of National Secretary to the South-West. Incumbent National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, were returned, alongside other members of the new leadership team.
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, who recently realigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC and now leads the party in the state, attended the convention and joined delegates in pledging Adamawa’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party’s 2027 agenda. His presence underscored what party leaders described as the APC’s widening political footprint across the country.
Addressing the gathering, President Tinubu described the convention as “a defining chapter in the story of our democracy and our party,” urging members to renew their bond and recommit to the founding ideals of the APC. Speaking on the theme, “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the President emphasized that unity remains the prerequisite for national progress.
He recalled the formation of the APC thirteen years ago, noting that patriots from different political backgrounds set aside their differences to rescue Nigeria from economic drift. According to him, the party remains united around the belief that Nigeria can be better served, democracy must work for every citizen, and leadership must be anchored on vision, discipline, justice, and development.
The convention concluded with a renewed commitment by party leaders and delegates to consolidate gains, expand membership, and strengthen structures ahead of the 2027 general elections, when Nigerians will head to the polls to elect new political leaders.