The All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected a new set of national officers during its National Convention at Eagle Square in Abuja on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda was returned as the National Chairman, while Senator Surajudeen Basiru emerged as the National Secretary. Their election was part of a consensus arrangement announced by the Convention Election Committee.
Other newly elected officers include:
•Deputy National Chairman (North): Ali Bukar Dalori
•Deputy National Chairman (South): Dr Benjamin Obi Nwoye
•Deputy National Secretary: Prof AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana
•National Legal Adviser: Murtala Aliyu Kankia
•National Treasurer: Uguru Mathew Ofoke
•National Financial Secretary: Amb Haruna Ginsau
•National Organising Secretary: Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu, OFR
•Deputy National Organising Secretary: Barr Emeka Okafor
•National Welfare Secretary: Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa
•Deputy National Welfare Secretary: Dr Christopher Michael Akpan
•National Publicity Secretary: Felix Morka
•Deputy National Publicity Secretary: Hon Meseko Durosinmi Josiah
•National Auditor: Sen Abubakar Maikafi
•National Women Leader: Dr Mary A. Idele
•Deputy National Women Leader: Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim
•National Youth Leader: Dayo Israel
•National Leader, Persons with Disabilities: Aare Durotolu Oyebode Bankole
•Deputy National Financial Secretary: Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo
The National Ex-Officio members include representatives from the six geopolitical zones.
The convention was attended by top party leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. Delegates from across the country also gathered to vote and participate in the election of the new National Working Committee members.
The new leadership is expected to steer the affairs of the ruling party ahead of future elections and political activities.
