President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday convened a high level meeting of key stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to assess preparations for the party’s forthcoming convention and congresses.
The meeting was attended by members of the APC national leadership, governors and principal officers of the National Assembly. Among those present were Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma; Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin; House Majority Leader, Professor Julius Ihonvbere; House Chief Whip, Usman Bello Kumo; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; and APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, described the engagement as brief but productive. He said discussions focused on harmonising preparations for the convention and congresses while reinforcing coordination between the party’s national leadership, state governments and the National Assembly.
According to Yilwatda, the objective was to ensure that all arms of government and party structures are aligned ahead of the internal electoral processes. He noted that the APC continues to witness significant growth, with new members, governors and lawmakers joining its ranks.
He emphasised the need for inclusivity as the party expands, stressing that its leadership is committed to ensuring that no stakeholder is sidelined in the process.
Yilwatda also commended President Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as a seasoned politician whose strategic guidance continues to shape the party’s direction and consolidation efforts. He said the President’s experience and understanding of the political cycle remain instrumental to the APC’s ongoing expansion and internal cohesion.
