All Progressives Congress Elects New National Working Committee to Lead Party Strategy Toward 2027 General Elections

The All Progressives Congress elects Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman. View the full list of the new APC National Working Committee for 2027.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 28, 2026, 8:22 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Politics Nigeria

Leadership Transition at the 8th National Convention

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully concluded a significant leadership transition during its ongoing 8th National Convention held at Eagles Square in Abuja. This internal election serves as a critical milestone for the ruling party as it seeks to refresh its administrative core and consolidate power ahead of the 2027 general elections. The assembly of delegates from across the federation gathered to ratify a new National Working Committee (NWC), which will be tasked with navigating the complex political landscape of the next three years. By installing a new executive team, the party intends to project an image of stability and readiness to maintain its incumbency at the federal level.

New Executive Leadership and Secretariat

The convention saw the emergence of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as the National Chairman, a role that will require high-level mediation between the party’s various regional factions. Supporting the new chairman are Ali Bukar Dalori and Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye, who have been elected as the Deputy National Chairmen for the North and South respectively. The administrative engine of the party will be managed by Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, who retains his influential position as the National Secretary. This combination of academic, legislative, and regional political experience suggests a strategic effort to balance intellectual leadership with grassroots organizational capacity.

Legal and Financial Oversight Roles

To ensure the party’s compliance with national electoral laws and internal fiscal discipline, the convention ratified Murtala Aliyu Kankia as the National Legal Adviser and Uguru Mathew Ofoke as the National Treasurer. These positions are particularly vital as the APC prepares for a cycle likely to be characterized by intense litigation and significant fundraising requirements. Ambassador Haruna Ginsau will serve as the National Financial Secretary, working alongside the treasurer to manage the party’s extensive financial assets and campaign budgets. The selection of these officers reflects a focus on institutionalizing the party’s internal governance to withstand legal challenges from opposition groups.