APC Unveils New NWC at National Convention

The All-Progressives Congress (APC) concluded its 8th national convention in Abuja with the unveiling of a reconstituted National Working Committee (NWC) to steer the party’s activities and preparations for upcoming political contests.

The convention, held at Eagle Square, reaffirmed Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman, with Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru continuing as National Secretary. Benjamin Obi Nwoye was named Deputy National Chairman (South), while Ali Bukar Dalori serves as Deputy National Chairman (North).

The full NWC includes:

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 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

Zonal ex‑officio representatives are:

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

In his acceptance speech, Yilwatda described the new NWC’s mandate as a call to unity. “We are ready to serve, ready to lead, and we are ready to build the party, together with the nation,” he said, pledging that the leadership would not “fail or falter” in executing its responsibilities.

The convention was attended by senior figures including President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, governors, and members of the National Assembly, signalling broad support for the new leadership team.