The National Convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, held on Friday night at Eagle Square, Abuja themed “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda,” has returned Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as the National Chairman and Surajudeen Basiru emerging as National Secretary.
After hours of high-stakes deliberations, the convention that had over 8,000 delegates also produced other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party via a consensus arrangement.
Felix Morka was reelected National publicity secretary and Dayo Israel, was retained as the National youth leader.
Addressing the convention, President Bola Tinubu noted that though the path to present attainment was rough, the reforms initiated by his administration were steps needed to realign Nigeria’s road to progress.
“We knew rebuilding Nigeria would require courage, patience, and difficult decisions. But we also knew that no nation rises by hiding from the truth,” the president said.
The chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, in his speech, likened the reforms to laying a foundation for a prosperous economy.
“Through difficult but necessary reforms, he has demonstrated vision, resolve, and uncommon foresight. Today, the foundation for a more stable, productive, and prosperous economy is being firmly laid,” he pointed out.
In his presentation earlier, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention Planning Committee, Bello Masari, the party remains the one to beat and is ready to take on any opposition come 2027.
In his acceptance speech, Yilwatda described his re-election as a call to serve and thanked the Party for the opportunity.
He vowed that the NWC will not fail in their assignment to ensure victory in the 2027 polls as well as strengthen the party for greater performance for the good of all Nigerians.
“We are ready to serve, ready to lead, and we are ready to build the party, together with the nation, with you,” he assured.
The colourful event also attracted the presence of Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, APC governors and other party stakeholders.
