The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its 8th National Convention, with Nentawe Yilwatda returning as the party's national chairman. Yilwatda's re-election was a consensus arrangement ratified by delegates at the convention. Alongside him, Surajudeen Basiru was elected as the party's secretary. The duo, along with other members of the National Working Committee (NWC), were announced by the Convention Election Committee during the 4th Elective National Convention of the APC. Felix Morka emerged as the new publicity secretary, while Dayo Israel retained his post as youth leader.
The convention, held at Eagle Square in Abuja, drew a large crowd of over 8,000 delegates, including President Bola Tinubu, his vice, Kashim Shettima, and leaders from the National Assembly. President Tinubu told the gathering that the country is on the right track, despite the challenges it faces. He attributed the improvement in investor confidence to reforms initiated by his administration, which have made the oil and gas sector attractive to foreign investment. Nigeria's Eurobond issuance was oversubscribed by 400%, and the country has exited the financial 'grey list', marking a return to global financial credibility.
President Tinubu's claims of a country on the right track are a far cry from the reality faced by Nigerians. The APC's national convention is a reminder that the party remains committed to its leadership, despite the numerous challenges it faces. The re-election of Yilwatda as national chairman is a testament to the party's resolve to push forward with its agenda. However, the question remains: what does this mean for the average Nigerian? With the economy still struggling to recover, and power outages a recurring issue, it is clear that the APC's reforms are yet to yield tangible results. The party's emphasis on progress and prosperity rings hollow when many Nigerians continue to struggle to make ends meet.
