Hundreds of delegates have begun to arrive in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where the All Progressives Congress (APC) is holding its 2026 National Convention.
It was gathered that delegates from Kaduna, Imo, Delta, Ebonyi, Benue, Lagos, Kogi, Rivers, and Plateau states have already arrived at the Eagles Square, where the 2026 National Convention of the APC is being held.
The convention is expected to be attended by President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, 32 state governors, and members of the National Assembly.
Security has been significantly bolstered, with a combined team of police, civil defense, and DSS personnel ensuring a seamless accreditation process.
According to the Convention’s Media and Publicity Committee, over 8,400 delegates from all 36 states and the FCT are expected to participate in the exercise.
Pan-Atlantic Kompass reports that one of the key items on the agenda of the 2026 National Convention of the APC is the election of national executives within the National Working Committee (NWC).
Incumbent National Chairman of the APC Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, had assured a peaceful conduct of the process.
Similarly, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, had earlier assured the public that all the 20 sub-committees had finalised arrangements to ensure a transparent and hitch-free elective process.
Idris explained that the convention theme, ‘Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda,’ succinctly captures the party’s identity, its journey so far, and future direction.
He stated: “The convention hopes to bring together delegates from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory for policy engagement, leadership elections, and a formal transition to a new set of party executives, presenting both decision-making platforms and also a moment of reflection, consolidation, and direction-setting for the next phase of our journey.
“We are expecting a total of 8,453 delegates. These are the delegates that we are expecting to come from across the 36 states of the Federation to Abuja.
“The forthcoming National Convention marks another milestone in our journey, reflecting both the continuity of our values and the renewal of our leadership. It offers an opportunity to highlight the party’s achievements under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and to show how his guiding vision is being transformed into tangible outcomes for Nigerians.’’
He continued, “The Renewed Hope Agenda remains central. It guides policy direction, national development, and engagement with Nigerians’ aspirations. The convention is, therefore, also an opportunity to deepen this agenda within our leadership and institutional structure, ensuring that the party and government remain aligned in purpose.”
The minister emphasised that the APC would remain a broad-based political platform that embraces diverse viewpoints while upholding unity of purpose, noting that this diversity is a strength, grounded in dedication to progress and national development.
He added, “All arrangements have therefore been concluded for a smooth, transparent, and credible convention at the iconic Eagle Square here in Abuja, as stated in the official notices that we have provided.
‘’All the committees that have been set up by the party have finalised their assignments and operational systems to ensure smooth coordination, efficiency, and order. Every detail has been attended to so that the convention proceeds without avoidable disruption.”
