APC units stage for Saturday conference with zonal elections

Zonal executives of the All Progressives Congress emerged on Wednesday, pledging to mobilise overwhelming votes for President Bola Tinubu to safe a landslide victory within the 2027 election.

The congress was a prelude to the nationwide conference scheduled for March 27 and 28 in Abuja.

Previous to the conference, the President, on Wednesday night, returned to Abuja after observing the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Lagos.

Tinubu had earlier returned to Nigeria on Friday from the UK, the place he went for a state go to. Throughout his keep in Lagos, he held a collection of high-level engagements, receiving 23 governors and likewise met with enterprise mogul Aliko Dangote, a European Union delegation, and members of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council.

His return to Abuja and the profitable conduct of the zonal congresses throughout the six geopolitical zones of the nation signalled that the social gathering was prepared for the conference.

On the numerous zonal congress venues, consensus adopted by voice affirmation was adopted because the mode of election, producing excos starting from re-elected to newly elected members.

Governors, federal and state lawmakers, social gathering chieftains, and stalwarts thronged the congress venues, declaring that Tinubu was poised to implement a coordinated nationwide technique to safe overwhelming votes for the APC within the subsequent presidential election.

The South-West congress, held on the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium with 3,188 delegates, noticed Dr Isaacs Kekemeke re-elected as Nationwide Vice Chairman (South-West).

Chairman of the Zonal Congress Committee, Jide Jimoh, stated the consensus choice was adopted in step with the provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act.

Different exco members who emerged had been Femi Aluko (Secretary), Lateef Ibirogba (Organising Secretary), Ayo Afolabi (Publicity Secretary), Adeduyi Daramola (Youth Chief), Ismail Majaro (Authorized Adviser), and Dayo Ishola (Consultant of Individuals with Disabilities).

Dignitaries on the occasion included Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), and Fortunate Aiyedatiwa (Ondo).

Additionally current had been former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba; Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat; Speaker of the Lagos State Home of Meeting, Mudasiru Obasa; Osun governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji; state and federal lawmakers; and social gathering stalwarts from throughout the area.

Talking on behalf of the South-West APC governors, Sanwo-Olu stated, “Immediately, we’ve got seen the conduct of a free and honest election, following the provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act. This congress reveals that the South-West is united and a formidable political bloc.”

The Nationwide Secretary of the APC, Dr Ajibola Basiru, represented by Nationwide Youth Chief, Dayo Israel, congratulated the brand new executives and urged collective efforts to make sure Tinubu information a convincing victory within the South-West in 2027.

In his remarks, Kekemeke expressed confidence within the social gathering’s power throughout the six South-West states, promising overwhelming votes for Tinubu within the zone.

The APC zonal chairman additionally referred to as for enormous help for the social gathering’s candidate within the forthcoming Osun governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, urging voters to align with the APC’s progressive imaginative and prescient to unlock alternatives for development and stability.

He stated, “The fast problem is that by June, Governor Biodun Oyebanji should return, and by August, Oyebamiji should be in Osun State. With the management of our governor, Oyebanji should break the jinx in Ekiti.

“Our responsibility as South-West is to make sure an awesome victory and help for our President, Bola Tinubu.”

The South-South zonal congress, held on the Dome Occasion Centre, Asaba, Delta State, produced Victor Giadom as chairman.

Different executives elected had been Ita Udosen (Secretary), Neworld Safugha (Authorized Adviser), Samuel Nwanosike (Publicity Secretary), Urhoro Koyoyo (Youth Chief), Suobankuo Omoni (Girls Chief), Prince Edward (Organising Secretary), and Ayo Peter (Consultant of Individuals with Disabilities).

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, famous the area had witnessed a outstanding transformation, transferring from minimal APC presence to a robust political bloc with growing alignment from governors and stakeholders.

Akpabio challenged social gathering trustworthy to place the South-South as the best vote-delivering area for the APC in 2027, stressing that this purpose was each achievable and crucial.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori emphasised sustained grassroots mobilisation, urging social gathering members to deepen inside cohesion, strengthen buildings, and preserve robust connections with the individuals.

He described the congress as “an illustration of the social gathering’s power, unity, and readiness for future political engagements.”

Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Discussion board and Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, underscored the significance of unity, noting that adopting consensus was a serious step in decreasing inside conflicts and fostering collective possession throughout the social gathering.

He added that, for the primary time in latest political historical past, the South-South was talking with one voice, with full attendance of governors demonstrating shared dedication to the area’s progress.

Governors Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers) pressured the significance of aligning the zone with the Federal Authorities.

In his acceptance speech, Giadom expressed optimism that the social gathering would proceed to develop its affect forward of the 2027 elections.

Fubara, by Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshia, urged the South-South management to work in unity and with a typical function to ship optimally for the social gathering, expressing confidence that the brand new management was equal to the duty.

The South-East zonal congress noticed a brand new government led by Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu.

Different members included Harmless Azuoba (Secretary), Rex Ogbonna (Authorized Adviser), Henry Onwughalaonye (Publicity Secretary), Chima Ogbonnaya (Youth Chief), Dr Oby Aji (Girls Chief), and Arinze Ikedife (Organising Secretary).

Held at Lodge Presidential, Enugu, the congress was attended by Governors Peter Mbah (Enugu), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), and Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi).

Talking on the occasion, Uzodimma, who chairs the South-East Governors’ Discussion board, pressured the necessity for unity.

Nwifuru moved a movement to dissolve the outgoing government, seconded by Senator Patrick Ndubueze.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, offered the listing of consensus candidates, asserting Arodiogbu as vice chairman for the South-East zone.

He additionally moved motions adopting consensus because the mode of the congress, in step with Part 84(2) of the Electoral Act, ratifying outcomes of ward, native authorities, and state congresses.

Enugu State Home of Meeting Speaker, Uchenna Ugwu, seconded the motions, which had been accredited by delegates.

Mbah described the congress as an illustration of unity throughout the South-East APC, saying, “APC within the South-East is strong. Our presence as we speak is proof that APC is South-East, and South-East is APC.”

He additionally counseled President Tinubu for reforms that had positioned the nation on the trail of financial development.

The congress attracted leaders, together with former Senate President Ken Nnamani; Deputy Nationwide Chairman (South) Emma Eneukwu; Senators Osita Izunaso, Ezenwa Onyewuchi, Uche Ekwunife, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, Kelvin Chukwu, and Osita Ngwu; Ministers Nkeiru Onyejeocha and Kingsley Udeh; former minister Chris Ngige; members of the Home of Representatives; and different stakeholders.

The North-West APC congress held in Kaduna produced Garba Babao as chairman and Nationwide Vice-Chairman of the zone.

Dignitaries on the congress included Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Home Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna), Abba Yusuf (Kano), Dikko Radda (Katsina), Aliyu Ahmed (Sokoto), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), alongside Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.

Governor Sani referred to as for unity amongst North-West social gathering members, describing the congress as a mirrored image of the social gathering’s democratic power and grassroots orientation.

A spotlight was the reception of latest entrants, significantly Governors Yusuf and Lawal, who had been welcomed as important for the social gathering’s development.

Sani defended President Tinubu’s reform insurance policies, citing measurable impacts in agriculture, oil and gasoline, pupil loans, and infrastructure investments in roads, rail, and vitality.

He stated safety had improved, markets had been thriving, and financial confidence was being restored within the North-West.

He urged social gathering members to stay united and disciplined, stressing that the congress was about strengthening unity and aligning methods.

The North-East zonal congress, held in Gombe, attracted governors, lawmakers, executives, and stakeholders.

The congress noticed Mr Idris Shuaibu emerge because the Zonal Vice Chairman and Mr Baba Ali as Zonal Secretary.

Additionally elected is Mr Tako Dauda as Zonal Authorized Adviser; Mr Nitte Amangal as Zonal Publicity Secretary; Mr Joseph Muadali as Zonal Youth Chief.

As well as, Abubakar Musa emerged as Zonal Organising Secretary, Lumbi Abubakar Zonal Girls Chief, whereas Mr Haruna Tata was elected as Zonal Chief for Individuals with Disabilities.

Governor of Yobe State and North-East APC Coordinator, Mai Mala Buni, stated the zone sustained a tradition of inside democracy and peaceable political processes, contributing to the APC’s development since its formation.

Buni urged adherence to due course of, unity, and collective mobilisation forward of 2027. He expressed help for Tinubu’s administration, significantly efforts to sort out insecurity within the North-East.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, referred to as for sustained unity, urging social gathering members to marketing campaign for leaders and safe electoral victory, stressing that the essence of politics is to win elections. He counseled the acceptance of the consensus association and the emergence of latest management.

The North-Central zonal congress, held on the late Aliyu Akwe Doma Banquet Corridor, Authorities Home, Lafia, Nasarawa State, adopted President Tinubu as its sole 2027 presidential candidate.

The movement, moved by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume and seconded by Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, cited Tinubu’s financial reforms as the explanation for help.

APC Nationwide Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, represented by Deputy Nationwide Secretary, Prof Abdulkarim Kana, counseled the zone for its loyalty, describing it as “a bedrock of stability” for the administration.

Former nationwide chairman Abdullahi Adamu expressed satisfaction with adherence to the social gathering structure.