President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, members of his cabinet, 32 state governors and over 8,400 delegates have converged on Abuja for the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a high-stakes political gathering expected to shape the party’s future ahead of the 2027 elections.
The two-day convention, held today and Saturday at Eagle Square, will see the emergence of new party leaders and the strategic direction under the theme “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
Minister of Information Mohammed Idris disclosed that 8,453 delegates from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT are participating, alongside top party figures and government officials.
The APC convention comes at a critical time as political alignments begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It also serves as a platform to consolidate support for President Tinubu’s administration and assess the party’s performance since assuming power.
Mr Idris described the convention as a defining moment for policy engagement, leadership transition, and alignment between party structure and governance priorities.
“This convention reflects continuity and renewal… a platform to deepen the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Idris said.
Leadership elections and party direction
The convention is expected to produce a new set of party executives while reinforcing APC’s internal structures.
According to former Katsina governor Aminu Bello Masari, the party has completed all arrangements, with 25 sub-committees ensuring a smooth and credible exercise.
He maintained that zoning principles have been strictly applied to maintain balance and fairness across regions.
Legal tensions and exclusion claims
Some party members have raised concerns over alleged exclusion from internal contests.
A chieftain, Fubara Dagogo, challenged his omission from the South-South Zonal Congress, though he opted to seek resolution through internal party mechanisms rather than halt the convention.
Convention Appeals Committee Chairman Agbu Kefas expressed confidence in a hitch-free process but acknowledged that political contests can come with unexpected developments.
Disruptions in Abuja: Work-From-Home directive
The Federal Government ordered civil servants within the Federal Secretariat to work remotely due to road closures around Eagle Square.
The directive aims to ease congestion as thousands of delegates and supporters flood the capital.
Hotels across Abuja—including major hubs like Transcorp Hilton—have recorded full bookings, with delegates spilling into surrounding areas due to high demand.
The outcome of the convention is expected to influence internal party cohesion, electoral strategy, and Nigeria’s broader political landscape.
It could also determine how effectively the APC positions itself against a potentially consolidating opposition.
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