APC replaces Uzodimma with Masari as convention committee chairman

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a change in the leadership of its National Convention Central Coordination Committee, replacing Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, with former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Bello Masari, as chairman.

The development was made public on Friday by the party’s National Secretary, Surajudeen Basiru, through an official statement.

“In further consultation with the leadership and national stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Central Coordination Committee for the 2026 National Convention has been reconstituted,” the statement reads.

“Sub-committees of the Central Coordination Committee will be constituted and announced in due course.”

Following the restructuring, Uzodimma, who previously headed the committee, will now serve as treasurer in the new arrangement approved by the party leadership.

The ruling party also increased the committee’s membership from 73 to 90. The expansion brought in more party leaders, including Barry Mpigi, senator representing Rivers South-East.

Under the revised composition, former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, emerged as Vice-Chairman I. Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was named Vice-Chairman II. Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, retained his position as secretary of the committee.

Meanwhile, the APC released an updated timetable for its nationwide congresses, national convention, and other activities scheduled for 2026.

In a notice shared on its X handle on Friday and titled “Adjusted APC 2026 schedule of nationwide congresses, national convention and related activities”, the party said forms for expression of interest and nomination would be sold at its national secretariat in Abuja.

“The Expression of Interest Form and the Nomination Form will be available for purchase and collection at the Directorate of Organisation, 2nd Floor, APC National Secretariat, No. 40 Blantyre Street, Wuse 2, Abuja,” the party said.

The party explained that all timelines were reviewed to ensure smooth and transparent conduct of the processes nationwide. It added that only forms obtained from the Directorate of Organisation at the national secretariat would be recognised as valid.

According to the APC, the adjustments in the timetable and the reconstitution of the committee reflect zoning considerations and efforts to strengthen internal democracy ahead of the 2026 national convention.

The party’s national convention is scheduled to hold between March 27 and 28.