No fewer than 32 state governors and over 8,400 delegates from across the country are expected in Abuja as the All Progressives Congress (APC) begins its National Convention today.
The two-day event, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, will see President Bola Tinubu, members of the Federal Executive Council, and top party leaders converge on the nation’s capital to elect new party executives and chart the party’s future direction.
Party chieftains from the national, zonal, state, and ward levels are also billed to participate in the high-profile gathering, which is regarded as a key milestone in the APC’s internal democratic process.
The Co-Chairman of the Convention’s Media Sub-Committee and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed the scale of participation during a World Media Briefing held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja on Thursday.
According to him, a total of 8,453 accredited delegates drawn from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are expected to take part in the convention.
“The convention will bring together delegates from across the country for policy engagement, leadership elections, and a formal transition to a new set of party executives,” Idris said.
He explained that the gathering would serve not only as a decision-making platform but also as an opportunity for reflection, consolidation, and setting a new direction for the ruling party.
Describing the event as a significant moment in the APC’s evolution, Idris noted that the convention would highlight the party’s achievements under the leadership of President Tinubu while reinforcing its long-term vision.
“The forthcoming National Convention marks another milestone in our journey, reflecting both the continuity of our values and the renewal of our leadership,” he added.
The convention is expected to culminate in the emergence of a new National Working Committee, as the party seeks to strengthen its internal structures ahead of future political contests.