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FULL LIST: Yilwatda, Basiru Emerge as APC Elects New National Executives

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected a new set of national officers at its 4th Elective National Convention held at Eagle Square in Abuja.

 

Professor Nentawe Yilwatda emerged as the National Chairman, while Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru was elected as the National Secretary. Their emergence, alongside other party officials, was announced by the Convention Election Committee following a consensus arrangement.

 

Below is the full list of the newly elected National Working Committee members:

 

National Chairman: Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda

 

Deputy National Chairman (North): Ali Bukar Dalori

 

Deputy National Chairman (South): Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye

 

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 Organising Secretary: Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu

 

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

 

 

National Ex-Officio Members:

 

North Central: Dr. Opawoye Oluwatoyin Bunmi

 

North East: Adamu Jallah

 

North West: Kano Muhammed Jamu Yusuf

 

South East: Hon. Ikechukwu Umeh

 

South South: Mr. Francis Kolokolo

 

South West: Hon. Bunmi Orinowo

 

 

The convention attracted top party leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.

 

Delegates and party stakeholders from across the country gathered at the event to elect the new leadership expected to steer the affairs of the ruling party ahead of future political activities, including preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Olayinka Babatunde

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