National Convention: APC Assigns Positions to Akpabio, Fubara, Ribadu, Uzodimma, Others

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has given the green light to the formation of Sub-Committees ahead of the 2026 National Convention, a move aimed at guaranteeing that the event is conducted in a fair and trustworthy manner.

This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka.

According to the ruling party, the Committees are mandated to coordinate critical operational, administrative, electoral, logistics, security and programme activities necessary for the seamless conduct of the Convention.

Leadership of National Convention Sub-Committees:

1. Aspirants’ Screening Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Usman Ododo
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Sen. Ken Nnamani, GCON

2. Screening Appeal Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Umar Namadi
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, PhD, CON

3. Election Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, CFR
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON
• Vice Chairman I: H.E. Uba Sani
• Vice Chairman II: H.E. Monday Okpebholo

4. Election Appeal Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Agbu Kefas
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Siminalayi Fubara
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Abba Kabir Yusuf

5. Venue Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Abiodun Adedapo Oluseun
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Ahmed Aliyu
• Vice Chairman I: H.E. David Umahi
• Vice Chairman II: H.E. Simon Bako Lalong

6. Security Committee:
• Chairman: Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd)
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Douye Diri
• Vice Chairman: Mallam Nuhu Ribadu

7. Finance Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Sen. Hope Uzodimma
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
• Vice Chairman: Mr. Olawale Edun

8. Media and Publicity Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Mai Mala Buni, CON
• Co-Chairman: Hon. Muhammed Idris Malagi
• Vice Chairman: Sen. I. D. Gyang

9. Ceremonial, Programme and Events Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, GCON
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Sen. George Akume

10. Delegates’ Accreditation Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Prof. Babagana Umar Zulum
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Pastor Umo Eno
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Sen. Barau I. Jibrin, CON

11. Protocol Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Sen. Bassey Otu
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Inuwa Yahaya
• Vice Chairman: Hon. James Abiodun Faleke

12. Accommodation and Transportation Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Dave Umahi
• Co-Chairman: H.E. AbdulAziz Yari
• Vice Chairman I: H.E. Sen. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, GCON
• Vice Chairman II: H.E. Sen. Adams Oshiomhole

13. Entertainment and Welfare Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Sheriff Oborevwori
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Peter Mbah
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Dikko Umaru Radda

14. Convention Legacy & Rapporteur Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Rt. Hon. Babangida S.M. Nguroje

15. Legal Advisory Committee:
• Chairman: Hon. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN
• Co-Chairman: H.E. Caleb Mutfwang
• Vice Chairman: Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN

16. Medical and Emergency Response Committee:
• Chairman: H.E. Dr. Nasir Idris
• Co-Chairman: Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate
• Vice Chairman: H.E. Fr. Hyacinth Alia

17. Secretariat / Technical Support Committee:
• Chairman: Hon. Mustapha Dawaki Bala
• Co-Chairman: ‘Bisi Babalola
• Vice Chairman: Olajolo Ayoola Peter, Esq.

The APC urged all Committee members to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, and in strict adherence to the Party’s Constitution and approved guidelines.

It reassured members, stakeholders and Nigerians of its commitment to conducting a credible and transparent National Convention that further strengthens internal democracy and consolidates it’s progressive ideals.

Full List of the sub-Committees

ASPIRANTS’ SCREENING COMMITTEE

#	Name	Role
1	H.E. Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji	Chairman
2	H.E. Usman Ododo	Co-Chairman
3	H.E. Sen. Ken Nnamani, GCON	Vice Chairman
4	H.E. Isah Yuguda	Secretary
5	H.E. Philip Shaibu	Assistant Secretary
6	H.E. Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu	Member
7	H.E. Sen. Gbenga Daniel	Member
8	H.E. Sen. Ben Ayade	Member
9	Sen. Osita Izunaso	Member
10	Senator Sarafa Alli	Member
11	Hon. Adebayo Adelabu	Member
12	Dr. Isa Z Mohammed	Member
13	Sir Itiako Malik Ikpokpo	Member
14	Hon. Daniel Reyenieju	Member
15	Sir Engr. Biopkomabo Awara	Member
16	Sen. Uche Lillian Ekwunife	Member
17	Barr. (Mrs.) Sanasi Kaura Evelyn	Member
18	Barr. Mrs. Uju Kenedy Ohanenye	Member
19	Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims	Member
20	Hon. Isah Sidi Rijau	Member
21	Hon. Umaru Ahmed Dogon Koli	Member
22	Napoleon Ogbeche Eneji	Member
23	Alh. Tijjani Musa Tumsah	Member
24	Hon. Joseph Utser	Member
25	Eddybrown Festus	Member
26	Babagana Mohammed Ndaran	Member
27	Hon. John Dafa’an	Member
28	Chief Henry Oshasha	Member
29	Aondoakura Emmanuel	Member
30	Hon. Pam Ayuba Jagaba	Member
31	Lydia Tawi Esley	Member
32	Okonta Chineme Ethel	Member
33	Hon. Faisal Lawal	Member
34	Hon. Mrs. Elemo Damilola	Member
35	Jane Offre Edako	Member
36	Fatima Abdullahi Sani	Member
37	Hon. Claudius Princewill	Member
38	Samuel Freedom Bassey	Member
39	Olubunmi Kama	Member
40	Tonye Tom-George	Member
41	Alhaji Aminu Yakubu	Member
42	Manuchim Umezuruike	Member

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SCREENING APPEAL COMMITTEE

#	Name	Role
1	H.E. Umar Namadi	Chairman
2	H.E. Rt. Hon Francis Nwifuru	Co-Chairman
3	H.E. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, PhD, CON	Vice Chairman
4	Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, CFR	Secretary
5	Dr. Pius Odubu	Assistant Secretary
6	H.E. Bala Ngilari	Member
7	H.E. Amb. Femi Pedro	Member
8	Sen. Patrick Ndubueze Chuwuba	Member
9	Hon. Usman Bello Kumo	Member
10	Hon. Bala Mustapha	Member
11	Rt. Hon. Adejare Bello	Member
12	Arc. Lekan Awojoodu	Member
13	Abdulkadir Jajere	Member
14	Zubaida Umar	Member
15	Oscar Ezeilo	Member
16	Hon. Ibinabo Robinson	Member
17	Hon. Prince Eka Williams	Member
18	Nnaemeka Paul Ogudu	Member
19	Awaji-Inombek Dagomie Abiante	Member
20	Emperor Jarrett Tenebe	Member
21	Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi	Member
22	Ibrahim Ahmed Danyaro	Member
23	Hon. Martins Etim Esin	Member
24	Hon. Ime Victor	Member

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SECRETARIAT FOR SCREENING AND SCREENING APPEAL COMMITTEES

#	Name
1	Alhaji Suleiman Wambai
2	Tasiu Mohammed
3	Ubagha Abel
4	Comr. Isah Daniel
5	George Emmanuel
6	Pst. Wisdom Nwosu

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ELECTION COMMITTEE

#	Name	Role
1	H.E. Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, CFR	Chairman
2	H.E. Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON	Co-Chairman
3	H.E. Uba Sani	Vice Chairman I
4	H.E. Sen. Monday Okpebholo	Vice Chairman II
5	Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu	Secretary
6	Dr. Sanusi Ohiare	Assistant Secretary
7	Hon. Ibrahim Masari	Member
8	H.E. Umaru Tanko Al-Makura	Member
9	Sen. (Dr) Ita Enang, OFR	Member
10	Sen. Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba	Member
11	Dr. Samuel Ogbuku	Member
12	Sen. Nkechi Nwogu	Member
13	Dr. Bosede Osamaye	Member
14	Dr. Gabrial Oyibode	Member
15	Isa Ozovehe Mustapha	Member
16	Hon. Ibori Suenu Erhiatake	Member
17	Chief Uche Okorie	Member
18	Rt. Hon. Patricia Etteh	Member
19	Sen. Osita Izunaso	Member
20	Sen. I.D. Gyang	Member
21	Sen. Domingo Obende	Member
22	Sen. Yunus Akintunde	Member
23	Hon. Raheem Tunji	Member
24	Hon. Bello Kaoje	Member