APC National Convention: 8,453 Delegates Converge on Abuja as Minister Assures Seamless Logistics and Security

Minister Mohammed Idris announces 8,453 delegates for the APC National Convention. Read about the security, logistics, and media plans for the Abuja event.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 26, 2026, 11:35 AM EDT

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

A Massive Display of Party Strength and Inclusivity

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is preparing for a significant show of organizational force as 8,453 delegates prepare to gather in the nation's capital. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the official figure during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. The delegation represents a diverse cross-section of the country, drawn from all six geopolitical zones. According to Idris, the scale of the convention is designed to reflect the party’s "democratic maturity" and its commitment to national unity under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Logistics: A "Self-Adjusting" Budget for Total Inclusion

Addressing concerns regarding the accommodation and welfare of such a large group, the Minister assured journalists that no accredited delegate would be left out of the proceedings. He described the convention's financial planning as having a "self-adjusting mechanism" specifically designed to handle the full volume of attendees. This logistical framework is intended to ensure that every representative, regardless of their home state, has equal access to the convention’s facilities and voting processes. Idris characterized the party as "very responsible," noting that comprehensive arrangements were finalized well ahead of the start date.

Security and Infrastructure: Incident-Free Transit

One of the most notable updates provided by the Ministry was the report on delegate movement. Thus far, the transit of committee members and delegates from across Nigeria to Abuja has been entirely seamless and incident-free. Minister Idris linked this success to what he described as a steadily improving national security situation and ongoing infrastructure developments that have made interstate travel more reliable. "As we speak, we have not recorded any incidents, and we do not expect any," Idris stated, expressing confidence in the multi-agency security net deployed for the event.