The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled the screening of aspirants for its national leadership positions for Tuesday, March 24, ahead of its National Convention on March 27. A formal notice from the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee, signed by its Secretary and former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, confirmed the venue as the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
The notice directs all aspirants who have successfully purchased and submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to appear in person for the exercise. Mr. Yuguda emphasized that candidates must arrive early at the venue with all original and relevant supporting documents to facilitate a smooth verification and accreditation process.
This screening is a mandatory procedural step for all prospective candidates seeking elective offices within the party’s national structure. It is designed to verify the authenticity of documents, confirm eligibility based on the party’s constitution, and assess the general suitability of each aspirant before they are cleared to contest at the convention.
The March 27 National Convention is a critical event for Nigeria’s ruling party, where it will elect its national leaders, including the National Chairman, for a four-year term. The outcome of this convention will shape the party’s internal dynamics and strategy leading up to the 2027 general elections. The screening process, therefore, serves as the first major filter in determining the final list of candidates who will be presented to the party’s delegates for voting.
All aspirants who pass the screening are expected to proceed with their campaigns within the party framework until the convention. The APC, which has been in power at the federal level since 2015, is using this process to manage succession and consolidate its internal cohesion ahead of the next electoral cycle. The public and party members will be keenly observing the transparency and credibility of both the screening and the subsequent convention to gauge internal democracy within the dominant political party.
