The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Eagle Square, Abuja, for the All Progressives Congress National Convention, where the party is expected to elect a new National Chairman and other national officials. The President arrived around 8:10 pm, three hours after his scheduled time, with Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas already at the venue. The convention, themed 'Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda,' marks the fourth elective national convention of the APC since its formation in 2013.Key Points:
- The convention is expected to produce a full slate of national officers, including National Chairman, Deputy National Chairman, National Secretary, and other NWC members.
- Nentawe Yilwatda, the current Chairman who took over last year, is among those seeking a substantive term.
- The party's previous chairmen include John Odigie-Oyegun (2014-2018), Adams Oshiomhole (2018-2020), Abdullahi Adamu (2022-2023), and Abdullahi Ganduje (2023-2025).
- Accredited delegates from across the 36 states and FCT began arriving from 9:00 am.
- The convention is expected to run late into the night with voting, result declaration, and acceptance speeches.
As the APC gathers to elect new leadership, the convention serves as a crucial platform for consolidating the party's structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sources: The Punch
