US EditionNational Convention: APC drops Uzodimma as Chairman, appoints Masari
The All Progressives Congress expanded its convention committee from 73 to 90 members and reshuffled leadership to strengthen preparations for the March 2026 national convention.
- On Friday, the APC replaced Hope Uzodimma with Aminu Bello Masari as chairman of the convention committee, following 'further consultations,' Surajudeen Basiru said.
- Only days after Uzodimma was unveiled as chairman, the reconstitution aimed to bolster internal democracy and reflect wider zoning and stakeholder interests, according to party officials.
- Under the reconstituted committee, Hope Uzodimma was reassigned as treasurer, and the membership was expanded from 73 to 90, including Senator Barry Mpigi, with vice chairmen appointed.
- It also reshapes the timetable ahead of the March 27–28, 2026 national convention, with the sudden leadership change injecting fresh intrigue into All Progressives Congress preparations.
- Political watchers say the change signals an aggressive revamp of internal structures ahead of the 2026 congresses and the 2027 general elections, while the APC extended nationwide electronic membership registration to February 8, 2026, with ward congresses on February 18.
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2027: APC Makes U Turn, Replaces Uzodimma As Convention Chair
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday stunned political watchers with a major reordering of its convention leadership. In a move that has injected fresh suspense into the ruling party’s internal calendar, the APC replaced Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma with former Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as Chairman of the National Convention Central Coordination Committee. The appointment of Masari, comes only days after Uzodimma w…
APC Appoints Masari as Chairman of National Convention Committee, Replaces Uzodimma - TV360 Nigeria
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has replaced Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma with former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari as Chairman of the National Convention Central Coordination Committee ahead of the party’s March 27–28, 2026 convention. Announcing the changes on Friday via X, APC National Secretary Surajudeen Basiru said Uzodimma, who was initially appointed to lead the committee, will now serve as its treasurer. The party al…
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