By Our Reporter
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected a new National Working Committee (NWC) during its 8th National Convention held early Saturday at Eagle Square in Abuja.
The exercise, led by President Bola Tinubu was attended by thousands of delegates and top party leaders.
Emerging from the convention, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda was elected National Chairman, alongside other key officials who will steer the party’s affairs.
Other members of the newly constituted NWC include: Ali Bukar Dalori (Deputy National Chairman, North), Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye (Deputy National Chairman, South), Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru (National Secretary), and Prof. AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana (Deputy National Secretary).
Also elected are Murtala Aliyu Kankia (National Legal Adviser), Uguru Mathew Ofoke (National Treasurer), and Amb. Haruna Ginsau (National Financial Secretary), and Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu (National Organising Secretary).
Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa emerged as National Welfare Secretary, while Felix Morka was elected National Publicity Secretary. Sen. Abubakar Maikafi was named National Auditor.
Dr. Mary A. Idele and Dayo Israel were elected National Women Leader and National Youth Leader respectively, while Aare Durotolu Oyebode Bankole will represent persons with disabilities.
The convention also produced several deputy officers and zonal ex officio members across the six geopolitical zones, completing the party’s new leadership structure.
The newly elected NWC is expected to guide the APC’s political strategy and internal administration ahead of future electoral contests.