The 9th National Elective Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has produced a new leadership for the ruling party. The convention, held at Eagle Square in Abuja, saw 8,453 delegates adopt a consensus National Working Committee (NWC) aimed at strengthening unity ahead of future electoral contests.
Key positions were 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, attended the convention and pledged Adamawa's support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party's 2027 agenda. Fintiri's presence underscored 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 Nigeria's democracy and the APC. He urged party members to renew their bond and recommit to the founding ideals of the APC. 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.
President Tinubu's emphasis on unity as a prerequisite for national progress is a welcome reminder of the APC's founding ideals. However, the party's widening footprint across the country raises questions about its ability to deliver on its promises, particularly in states like Adamawa where Governor Fintiri has recently realigned from the PDP. The APC's renewed commitment to consolidating gains and expanding membership ahead of the 2027 general elections will be put to the test in the coming years. With the party's 2027 agenda already in motion, Nigerians will be watching closely to see if the APC can deliver on its promises of vision, discipline, justice, and development.
