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The All Progressives Congress has approved the composition of sub-committees for its 2026 National Convention, as part of efforts to ensure a transparent, credible and well-organised exercise.

The party said the sub-committees will oversee key operational, administrative, electoral, logistics, security and programme activities required for the smooth conduct of the convention.

According to the party, the Aspirants’ Screening Committee will be chaired by Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji, with Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, as co-chairman, while former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, will serve as vice chairman. The Screening Appeal Committee will be led by Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, alongside Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, with former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as vice chairman.

The Election Committee will be chaired by former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, with former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, as co-chairman. Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, and Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, will serve as vice chairmen. The Election Appeal Committee will be headed by Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as co-chairman, and Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, as vice chairman.

Other committees include the Venue Committee, chaired by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Security Committee, headed by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), with Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, as co-chairman, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, as vice chairman.

The Finance Committee will be chaired by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as co-chairman, while the Media and Publicity Committee will be led by Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, will chair the Ceremonial, Programme and Events Committee, while Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, will head the Delegates’ Accreditation Committee.

Other sub-committees cover protocol, accommodation and transportation, entertainment and welfare, convention legacy and rapporteur, legal advisory, medical and emergency response, as well as secretariat and technical support.

The party urged all committee members to discharge their duties diligently and in strict compliance with the party’s constitution and approved guidelines.

In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Wednesday, the APC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a credible and transparent national convention that would strengthen internal democracy and consolidate the party’s progressive ideals.

See sub-committee composition as follows:

Leadership of National Convention Sub-Committees:

1. Aspirants’ Screening Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Usman Ododo
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Sen. Ken Nnamani, GCON

2. Screening Appeal Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Umar Namadi
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, PhD, CON

3. Election Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, CFR
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON
• Vice Chairman I: H.E. Uba Sani
• Vice Chairman II: H.E. Monday Okpebholo

4. Election Appeal Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Agbu Kefas
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Siminalayi Fubara
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Abba Kabir Yusuf

5. Venue Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Abiodun Adedapo Oluseun
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Ahmed Aliyu
• Vice Chairman I: H.E. David Umahi
• Vice Chairman II: H.E. Simon Bako Lalong

6. Security Committee:
• Chairman: Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd)
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Douye Diri
• Vice Chairman: Mallam Nuhu Ribadu

7. Finance Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Sen. Hope Uzodimma
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
• Vice Chairman: Mr. Olawale Edun

8. Media and Publicity Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Mai Mala Buni, CON
• Co-Chairman: Hon. Muhammed Idris Malagi
• Vice Chairman: Sen. I. D. Gyang

9. Ceremonial, Programme and Events Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, GCON
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Sen. George Akume

10. Delegates’ Accreditation Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Prof. Babagana Umar Zulum
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Pastor Umo Eno
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Sen. Barau I. Jibrin, CON

11. Protocol Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Sen. Bassey Otu
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Inuwa Yahaya
• Vice Chairman: Hon. James Abiodun Faleke

12. Accommodation and Transportation Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Dave Umahi
• Co-Chairman: H.E. AbdulAziz Yari
• Vice Chairman I: H.E. Sen. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, GCON
• Vice Chairman II: H.E. Sen. Adams Oshiomhole

13. Entertainment and Welfare Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Sheriff Oborevwori
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Peter Mbah
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Dikko Umaru Radda

14. Convention Legacy & Rapporteur Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Rt. Hon. Babangida S.M. Nguroje

15. Legal Advisory Committee:
• Chairman: Hon. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Caleb Mutfwang
• Vice Chairman: Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN

16. Medical and Emergency Response Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Dr. Nasir Idris
• Co-Chairman: Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Fr. Hyacinth Alia

17. Secretariat / Technical Support Committee:
• Chairman: Hon. Mustapha Dawaki Bala
• Co-Chairman: ‘Bisi Babalola
• Vice Chairman: Olajolo Ayoola Peter, Esq.

The Party urges all Committee members to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, and in strict adherence to the Party’s Constitution and approved guidelines.

The APC reassures members, stakeholders and Nigerians of its commitment to conducting a credible and transparent National Convention that further strengthens internal democracy and consolidates it’s progressive ideals.

Signed:

Felix Morka, CON
National Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress (APC)
5:47 pm · 25 Feb 2026