APC Re-elects Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman with New NWC Members

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has re-elected Nentawe Yilwatda for another term as its national chairman.

The affirmation of Yilwatda's leadership occurred during the party's 8th national convention in Abuja on Friday, where all members of the National Working Committee (NWC) were returned through consensus and by an affirmative voice vote.

A report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) states that the newly elected NWC members were promptly sworn in to manage the party's operations over the forthcoming four years.

The new NWC features several key figures, including Ali Dalori as Deputy National Chairman (North), Emma Eneukwu as Deputy National Chairman (South), Surajudeen Basiru as National Secretary, Alhaji Bashir Gumel as National Financial Secretary, and Murtala Kankia as National Legal Adviser, among others.

Nentawe Yilwatda, who initially took office in 2025 after Abdullahi Ganduje's resignation, highlighted in his acceptance speech that the NWC is prepared to lead with the aim of rebuilding Nigeria under the guidance of President Bola Tinubu.

In his address, Yilwatda stated, "Our mission is clear. Together, we will build a Pan-African and Pan-Nigerian party that is stronger, more transparent, inclusive, disciplined, and united than ever."

He expressed commitment to enhancing internal democracy within the party, ensuring every member's voice is acknowledged, and reinforcing party structures to instill trust.

Yilwatda emphasized the need for greater engagement across communities to spread a message of renewed hope and pledged to empower the youth, whom he regards as essential to the present and future of Nigeria.

He expressed gratitude towards President Tinubu for his ongoing support towards the party and the country's leadership, asserting that the future of the APC aligns with the broader aspirations for Nigeria, invigorated by the administration's renewed hope agenda.

He noted that the current economic reforms are stabilizing national finances and stimulating the economy, focusing on investment in infrastructure like roads and energy, as well as social initiatives for the vulnerable populations.

Yilwatda remarked, "I fully embrace this responsibility with recognition of historical context and the critical expectations of our citizens."

Highlighting the importance of the party's responsibilities, he stated that the duty of serving millions of members now rests firmly on their shoulders as they head towards the 2027 general elections with confidence.

The newly elected NWC members include:

\- National Secretary: Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru

\- 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 Organizing Secretary: Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu, OFR

\- Deputy National Organizing 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 for Persons with Disabilities: Aare Durotolu Oyebode Bankole

\- Deputy National Financial Secretary: Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo.

Also announced were the National Ex-Officio members representing different regions including North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South, and South West representatives.