The All Progressives Congress in Enugu State has fixed February 18 and February 21, 2026, for its ward and local government congresses, respectively, as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots leadership structure.
In a directive issued to party leaders, stakeholders, and officers across wards and local government areas, the party outlined procedures and expectations for the conduct of the internal elections, stressing transparency, inclusiveness, and strict adherence to the party’s constitution and national timetable.
The party urged stakeholders to immediately confirm the e-registration status of aspirants and eligible voters ahead of the exercises, noting that compliance is essential for participation.
For the ward congresses, stakeholders across the 260 wards are expected to nominate five persons, including at least one woman, to serve on electoral committees.
The committees will be posted to other wards to supervise the process. Party leaders are also required to harmonise ward executive lists to reflect both longstanding members and new entrants from other political parties.
In addition, wards are to produce delegates for both the local government and state congresses, ensuring gender representation in line with party guidelines.
At the local government level, stakeholders are to select seven persons, including women, to serve on congress electoral committees, while also harmonising lists for local government party executives.
Three national delegates are expected to emerge from each local government congress.
The party confirmed that ward congresses will hold on Wednesday, February 18, while local government congresses are scheduled for Saturday, February 21.
Both exercises will begin at 10 am and take place at designated party offices or approved venues.
The APC also released detailed lists of executive positions to be filled at both ward and local government levels, including roles for women, youths, and persons with disabilities, to promote inclusiveness and representation.
Party leaders described the congresses as a crucial step toward rebuilding and consolidating the party’s grassroots structures in Enugu State, especially following the influx of new members.
They called on stakeholders to ensure orderly conduct, fairness, and unity throughout the process, warning that actions contrary to the party’s vision and leadership direction would not be tolerated.
