Latest news on apc congress

The latest news on the APC (All Progressives Congress) congress is that the party has concluded its national convention, which was held on March 26, 2022, at the Eagle Square in Abuja, Nigeria.

Here are some key highlights from the convention:

  1. New National Chairman: The convention elected Senator Abdullahi Adamu as the new National Chairman of the APC. Adamu, a former Governor of Nasarawa State, polled 52 votes to defeat his closest rival, Senator Ken Nnamani, who got 47 votes.
  2. New National Secretary: The convention also elected Senator Iyiola Omisore as the new National Secretary of the APC. Omisore, a former Governor of Osun State, polled 54 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Femi Ajayi, who got 44 votes.
  3. New National Vice Chairmen: The convention elected new National Vice Chairmen for the six geo-political zones. The winners are:
    • North-West: Senator Salihu Lukman
    • North-East: Hon. Mustapha Salihu
    • North-Central: Hon. Ahmed Wadada
    • South-West: Hon. Abiodun Adebayo
    • South-East: Hon. Emma Eneukwu
    • South-South: Hon. Victor Giadom
  4. New National Auditor: The convention elected Hon. Ahmed el-Marzuq as the new National Auditor of the APC. El-Marzuq, a former Chairman of the APC in Kano State, polled 54 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Ahmed Rufai, who got 44 votes.
  5. New National Treasurer: The convention elected Hon. Abdullahi Damagum as the new National Treasurer of the APC. Damagum, a former Chairman of the APC in Yobe State, polled 54 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Ahmed Sani, who got 44 votes.

The APC national convention was attended by thousands of delegates from across the country, including governors, senators, and other party leaders. The convention was seen as a major step towards repositioning the party ahead of the 2023 general elections.

It's worth noting that the APC has been embroiled in internal crises and power struggles in recent times, with some party leaders and members calling for the resignation of the party's National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. However, the party has maintained that it is united and ready to work together to achieve its goals.