The All Progressives Congress (APC) has re-elected Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its National Chairman.
At the party’s 8th National Convention held in Abuja on Friday, all members of the National Working Committee (NWC) were also returned through a consensus and affirmative voice vote. The newly elected officials were immediately sworn in and will steer the party’s affairs for the next four years.
Key members of the NWC include Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Dalori; Deputy National Chairman (South), Emma Eneukwu; National Secretary, Surajudeen Basiru; National Financial Secretary, Alhaji Bashir Gumel; and National Legal Adviser, Murtala Kankia, among others.
In his acceptance speech, Yilwatda pledged that the NWC would provide purposeful leadership and work towards rebuilding Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“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 before,” he said.
He added that the party would deepen internal democracy to ensure every member is heard while strengthening its structures to earn the trust of all stakeholders.
Yilwatda commended President Tinubu for his leadership and continued support for the party, noting that the future of the APC is closely tied to Nigeria’s progress under the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda.
According to him, ongoing economic reforms are already stabilising public finances, alongside increased investment in infrastructure, such as roads, rail, and energy, as well as expanded social programs to support vulnerable citizens and promote digital innovation.
“I accept this responsibility with a full appreciation for the weight of history, the expectations of our people, and the urgency of the moment,” he said.
“This is not a ceremonial crown but a duty that carries the trust of millions of our members. From today, the burden of leadership across every ward, state and corner of this nation rests on our shoulders.”
He also pledged to run an open and inclusive administration, expressing confidence that the APC would secure victory in the 2027 general elections.
“We will broaden our reach to ensure the message of renewed hope resonates in every community. We will empower our youth, who are not only the future but a vital part of our present,” he added.
