APC National Convention Shake-Up: Ben Nwoye, Ginsau, Okafor Lead New National Working Committee

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its 8th National Convention at Eagle Square, Abuja, with a significant leadership reshuffle aimed at reinforcing party unity and strategic alignment ahead of future electoral cycles. Dr. Ben Nwoye emerged as the Deputy National Chairman (South), replacing long-serving Chief Emma Eneukwu, in a consensus-backed decision endorsed by party stakeholders and ratified by delegates.

Other key changes included Ambassador Haruna Ginsau taking over as National Financial Secretary and Barr. Emeka Okafor assuming the role of Deputy National Organising Secretary. Re-elected National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda described his re-election as a call to “greater service, party cohesion, and national progress.” Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru retained his position as National Secretary.

The full list of the new APC National Working Committee (NWC) is as follows:

National Chairman – Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda

Deputy National Chairman (North) – Ali Bukar Dalori

Deputy National Chairman (South) – Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye

National Secretary – Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru

Deputy National Secretary – Prof. AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana

National Legal Adviser – Murtala Aliyu Kankia

National Treasurer – Uguru Mathew Ofoke

National Financial Secretary – Amb. Haruna Ginsau

National Organising Secretary – Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu

National Welfare Secretary – Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa

National Publicity Secretary – Felix Morka

National Auditor – Sen. Abubakar Maikafi

National Women Leader – Dr. Mary A. Idele

National Youth Leader – Dayo Israel

National Leader (Persons with Disabilities) – Aare Durotolu Oyebode Bankole

Deputy National Financial Secretary – Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo

Deputy National Organising Secretary – Barr. Emeka Okafor

Deputy National Women Leader – Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim

Deputy National Publicity Secretary – Hon. Meseko Durosinmi Josiah

Deputy National Welfare Secretary – Dr. Christopher Michael Akpan

Deputy National Auditor – Mr. Olugbenga Olayemi

Deputy National Legal Adviser – Barr. Ibrahim Salawu

Deputy National Treasurer – Engr. Ben Akak

Deputy National Youth Leader – Jamaludeen Kabiru

National Ex-Officio (North Central) – Dr. Opawoye Oluwatoyin Bunmi

National Ex-Officio (North East) – Adamu Jallah

National Ex-Officio (North West) – Kano Muhammed Jamu Yusuf

National Ex-Officio (South East) – Hon. Ikechukwu Umeh

National Ex-Officio (South South) – Mr. Francis Kolokolo

National Ex-Officio (South West) – Hon. Bunmi Orinowo

The convention was attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors, members of the National Assembly, and other top party officials. Party insiders describe the reshuffle as a strategic move to balance regional representation, reward loyalty, and strengthen internal democracy.

Prof. Yilwatda assured members that the new leadership would work tirelessly to sustain APC’s growth and consolidate its position as Nigeria’s governing party.