The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that 8,453 delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expected to attend its national convention in Abuja, scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
The disclosure was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Malagi, during a media briefing at the APC World Media Centre in Abuja on Thursday.
He said the convention, themed “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda,” reflects the party’s vision, achievements, and plans for the next political cycle.
“The convention will bring together delegates from across the country for policy discussions, leadership elections, and a transition to a new set of party executives,” Malagi said.
“We are expecting a total of 8,453 delegates to converge in Abuja for this important exercise.”
Malagi added that preparations at Eagle Square have been finalized to ensure a smooth, transparent, and credible exercise.
He emphasized that the convention will showcase the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, highlighting the Renewed Hope Agenda as central to national development objectives.
Speaking on behalf of the National Convention Central Coordinating Committee, its chairman and former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, confirmed that 25 sub-committees were set up to ensure proper planning and execution of the convention.
He reassured that the party is fully prepared for the event.
Addressing concerns over possible litigation related to zoning arrangements, Masari said the APC has not been served any legal notice. “APC is a responsible political party. Offices are zoned across regions in line with the federal character principle.
Anyone seeking to contest must comply with this arrangement,” he said.
Despite this, some aspirants have raised grievances. Fubara Dagogo has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge his exclusion from the South-South Zonal Congress in Asaba on March 25, while Paul Yovwe Oyiborume has expressed concerns but has yet to pursue legal action.
The APC national convention, a statutory gathering, will elect members of the National Working Committee and make critical decisions on party administration, policies, and strategies, shaping the party’s internal structure and strategic direction ahead of future elections.
