The All Progressive Congress (APC) has announced its new national working committee at a convention held in Abuja. The event was attended by thousands of delegates from across the country, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, governors, and members of the national assembly. The convention saw the reaffirmation of Nentawe Yilwatda as the national chairman, while Ajibola Basiru retained his position as the party's secretary. Felix Morka will also continue as the party's publicity secretary. In his acceptance speech, Yilwatda stated that his re-election was a call to greater service, noting that he was committed to unity within the ruling party.
The newly announced national working committee includes several key positions, with Yilwatda as the national chairman, Ali Bukar Dalori as the deputy national chairman (north), and Benjamin Obi Nwoye as the deputy national chairman (south). The party's secretary is Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, while AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana serves as the deputy national secretary. The national legal adviser is Murtala Aliyu Kankia, and Uguru Mathew Ofoke is the national treasurer.
The APC's decision to reaffirm Nentawe Yilwatda as national chairman sends a clear message about the party's priorities. With the economy in shambles and Nigerians struggling to make ends meet, the party's focus on internal power struggles raises questions about its commitment to addressing the country's pressing issues. The APC's leadership must now demonstrate its ability to deliver on its promises and work towards unity within the party. The reappointment of Felix Morka as publicity secretary suggests that the party is not willing to shake up its image and may continue to struggle with its messaging. As Nigerians, we expect more from our leaders and hope that the APC will rise to the challenge.
