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APC Chairmanship Timeline: Power Shifts, Politics, and the Rise of Yilwatda

Daily Dispatch March 28, 2026

At its formation, Chief Bisi Akande was the protem National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress. Chief Akande hails from Osun state, South West of the country. He was selected because of his experience and reliability. He was also selected because a northerner was going to be the

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APC convention, reforms, and noise of those who should know better

Daily Dispatch March 28, 2026

By Ali Abare There is something remarkable about the way Nigerians gather when the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) holds its national convention. Beyond the pageantry, beyond the colourful attires and the thunderous chants of party faithful, these gatherings carry a deeper meaning. They are moments of political reckoning — a time for a ruling […]

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APC Convention: Yilwatda, Basiru Re-Emerge as National Chairman, Secretary

Daily Dispatch March 28, 2026

Nentawe Yilwatda and Ajibola Basiru have been re-elected as National Chairman and National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), respectively, following the party’s fourth elective national convention. The convention, held on Friday at Eagle Square, brought together key stakeholders of the ruling party, including governors, lawmakers, party leaders, and

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APC Screening Committee Hails Yilwatda, Grants ‘Take a Bow’ at Convention Screening

Daily Dispatch March 24, 2026

The Aspirants’ Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, after clearing him with distinction and asking him to “take a bow” ahead of the 2026 National Convention. The screening, held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, was conducted by a 42-member […]

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APC dismisses ADC claims, says e-registration voluntary and widely accepted

Daily Dispatch February 2, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants were being coerced into participating in its ongoing electronic membership registration exercise, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a press statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the APC said the allegations were part of what it […]

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APC Chairman Warns State Coordinators: Complete Membership Registration or Face Replacement

Daily Dispatch January 13, 2026

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has issued a firm warning to state coordinators overseeing the party’s nationwide electronic membership registration, insisting that every member must be captured or risk being removed from office. Professor Yilwatda gave the directive during a meeting with State Registration