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8,453 Delegates Storm Abuja As APC Holds Convention To Affirm President Tinubu
Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, said the eighth National Convention of All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled to take place from Friday, March 27, to Saturday, March 28, in Abuja would be attended by no fewer than 8,453 delegates drawn from the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The highpoint of the exercise would be the affirmation of President Bola Tinubu as APC’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
Idris announced the attendance on Friday in Abuja at an APC World Media Briefing ahead of the party’s convention.
He described the convention as a significant milestone that would bring together all the delegates for leadership elections, policy engagement, and strategic direction-setting for the party’s next phase.
The information minister stated, “The convention is not just a routine exercise, but a moment of reflection, consolidation, and planning.
“It represents our collective resolve to strengthen democratic values, deepen internal governance, and align party processes with national development priorities.”
He said the spread would reflect inclusiveness, unity, and democratic maturity, while reinforcing the party’s commitment to advancing national development under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He assured that exhaustive plans had been made to accommodate all accredited delegates.
Idris stated, “I want to assure you that nobody will be left out. The party is very responsible, and our budget has a self-adjusting mechanism to accommodate all delegates.
“It represents our collective resolve to strengthen democratic values, deepen internal governance, and align party processes with national development priorities.”
He explained that APC had since its founding remained a platform for progressive ideals, national cohesion, and purposeful leadership.
Idris said APC’s resilience across multiple electoral cycles underscored its strength as a leading political force in Nigeria.
He commended the ruling party, stating that it has consistently demonstrated ability to manage leadership transitions in an orderly and structured manner, with strengthened internal systems that would promote accountability, inclusiveness, and stakeholder participation.
Idris said. “The APC continues to evolve as a broad-based political platform that accommodates diverse perspectives while maintaining unity of purpose.
This diversity remains a key strength in advancing national development and democratic consolidation.” The press briefing had in attendance Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Vice Chairman of the Central Committee, Senator Pius Ayim.
Equally at the briefing were Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare; Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga; and other top party dignitaries.
