Full List: APC Unveils New National Leaders at 8th National Convention
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its 8th National Convention in Abuja, reaffirming Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman and Ajibola Basiru as National Secretary.
The convention, held at Eagle Square, brought together party delegates and stakeholders, who ratified a new National Working Committee (NWC) through a consensus arrangement.
As part of the new leadership structure, Ben Nwoye was appointed Deputy National Chairman (South), replacing Emma Eneukwu following extensive consultations within the party.
Sources indicated that the decision was shaped by zoning considerations and strategic consultations among party leaders, with Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, playing a key role in securing Nwoye’s emergence.
In his acceptance speech, Yilwatda described his re-election as a call to greater service and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening unity within the party.
“We are ready to serve, ready to lead, and ready to build the party together with the nation,” he said.
He also assured members that the new leadership would not “fail or falter” in discharging its responsibilities.
The convention was attended by President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, state governors, members of the National Assembly, and other prominent party leaders.
Full List of APC National Working Committee (NWC)
- National Chairman — Nentawe Yilwatda
- Deputy National Chairman (North) — Ali Bukar Dalori
- Deputy National Chairman (South) — Benjamin Obi Nwoye
- National Secretary — Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru
- Deputy National Secretary — AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana
- National Legal Adviser — Murtala Aliyu Kankia
- National Treasurer — Uguru Mathew Ofoke
- National Financial Secretary — Haruna Ginsau
- National Organising Secretary — Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu
- National Welfare Secretary — Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa
- National Publicity Secretary — Felix Morka
- National Auditor — Abubakar Maikafi
- National Women Leader — Mary A. Idele
- National Youth Leader — Dayo Israel
- National Leader (Persons with Disabilities) — Durotolu Oyebode Bankole
Deputy Officers and Ex-Officio Members
- Deputy National Financial Secretary — Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo
- Deputy National Organising Secretary — Emeka Okafor
- Deputy National Women Leader — Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim
- Deputy National Publicity Secretary — Meseko Durosinmi Josiah
- Deputy National Welfare Secretary — Christopher Michael Akpan
- Deputy National Auditor — Olugbenga Olayemi
- Deputy National Legal Adviser — Ibrahim Salawu
- Deputy National Treasurer — Ben Akak
- Deputy National Youth Leader — Jamaludeen Kabiru
National Ex-Officio Members
- North-Central — Opawoye Oluwatoyin Bunmi
- North-East — Adamu Jallah
- North-West — Kano Muhammed Jamu Yusuf
- South-East — Ikechukwu Umeh
- South-South — Francis Kolokolo
- South-West — Bunmi Orinowo