The All Progressives Congress (APC) has restructured the leadership of its 2026 National Convention Central Coordination Committee, naming former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari as the new chairman. The move replaces Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who was initially appointed to the role but has now been reassigned as the committee’s treasurer.
Thereshuffle, announced by the party on Tuesday, also expands the committee’s membership from 73 to 90 members. This adjustment aims to include a broader range of party stakeholders and reflects evolving zoning arrangements and strategic considerations ahead of the national convention.
Among the newly incorporated members is Senator Barry Mpigi, alongside other prominent APC figures. The expansion signifies the party’s effort to balance regional interests and internal factions as it prepares for a critical national gathering.
The 2026 National Convention is a pivotal event for the APC, where it will elect its national leadership, including the National Chairman, for the next four-year term. The Central Coordination Committee is responsible for the logistical, administrative, and procedural planning of the convention.
The committee’s revised composition underscores the dynamic nature of internal party politics within Nigeria’s governing party. Leadership roles and membership size are often recalibrated to manage competing interests, promote unity, and ensure wide ownership of the convention process.
Masari, a seasoned party elder and former two-term governor, brings considerable political experience to the chairmanship. His appointment may be viewed as a move to leverage his respected stature in northern Nigeria and within the party’s internal power dynamics.
Uzodimma’s new role as treasurer places him in charge of the committee’s finances, a key responsibility given the scale of organizing a national convention.
Further committee appointments and the detailed schedule for the 2026 convention are expected in the coming months. The success of the convention is seen as crucial for the APC’s cohesion and morale as it looks beyond the 2026 event toward the 2027 general elections.
