APC Directs Swearing-in of All Executives as Party Conducts Congresses Nationwide

• Party chairman, governors, others commend exercise

Segun James, Wale Igbintade in Lagos, Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja, George Okoh in Makurdi, David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka, Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa, James Sowole in Abeokuta, Fidelis David in Akure and Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin

All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed that Ward, Local Government and State Executive Committees elected at the 2026 congresses of the party should be inaugurated in accordance with the relevant provisions of the party’s constitution.

National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, in a statement yesterday, thanked all members, stakeholders, and supporters for the peaceful conduct of the congresses around the country.

Morka stated, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) hereby directs that the Ward, Local Government and State Executive Committees duly elected at the 2026 Congresses of the Party be sworn in/inaugurated today or soon hereafter in accordance with the relevant provisions of the party’s constitution.”

Below are some of the reports from across the country on the APC congresses.

LAGOS STATE

APC in Lagos State re-elected its chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, and other members of the State Executive Committee for a fresh four-year term, following the conclusion of state congress.

Ojelabi and his team were returned unopposed in what party leaders described as a consensus arrangement, with delegates affirming the executive amid applause at the congress venue.

The outcome confirmed earlier indications that the state chapter had opted for continuity in leadership ahead of forthcoming electoral cycles.

Addressing party faithful shortly after the announcement of results, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the exercise as a demonstration of cohesion and organisational strength, declaring that Lagos APC has once again set a national benchmark.

Sanwo-Olu  stated, “It is not a day of long speeches, but a day to tell the entire nation that the APC in Lagos is about uncommon standards. We have shown that the party structure in Lagos is next to none in the entire country. We have demonstrated that the party is supreme and strengthened by unity of purpose.”

ANAMBRA STATE

In Anambra State, former Senator for Anambra North Senatorial District, Emmanuel Anosike, emerged as the new chairman of APC in the state.

Anosike was elected through a consensus arrangement, alongside Chief J.C. Okeke, who was elected Vice Chairman, while Chief Obi Okpala assumed the role of Secretary of the party.

Announcing the outcome of the congress, Chairman of the Congress Committee and Returning Officer, Rear Admiral William Kayode (rtd), stated that the exercise was conducted in line with Articles 20 and 14 of the APC Constitution, which provided for the use of consensus in electing party officers.

Earlier, Chairman of the Congress Harmonisation Committee and Director-General of South-East Governors’ Forum, Senator Uche Ekwunife, explained that the adoption of a “basketing” and consensus approach was aimed at ensuring the emergence of credible and competent leaders capable of repositioning the party in the state.

The immediate past executive committee of the party, led by Chief Basil Ejidike, was formally dissolved following a motion moved by Chief Olisa Metuh and seconded by Dr. Onuora Okonkwo, which was adopted through a voice vote.

BAYELSA STATE

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, described Tuesday’s APC state congress as the first of its kind in the history of the party’s congresses in the state.

At the congress held at Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa governor observed that despite the large turnout of delegates, party leaders and members, the exercise was rancour-free, peaceful, and successful.

He stated that it was a clear departure from previous elections of the party that were fraught with conflict and violence.

In his welcome address, the outgone caretaker committee chairman of the state APC, Dr. Dennis Otiotio, praised Diri’s leadership style, particularly for building consensus across board, which he stated had brought everyone together as one family.

Former deputy governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Peremobowei Ebebi, moved the motion for the dissolution of the former executive, while Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, seconded the motion.

In his response, the new chairman, Hon. Warman Ogoriba, a former House of Reps member, assured the party that the new Exco would work with other members of APC to sustain its unity in order to win all elections in the state.

OGUN STATE

APC in Ogun State elected Chief Yemi Sanusi and 35 others as members of its State Executive Committee for a four-year term.

The election was ratified through a voice affirmation by 1,180 delegates and statutory delegates at the state congress held at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta.

The exercise was supervised by the APC Congress Committee Chairman, Chief Wale Ohu, alongside officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Sanusi was re-elected as State Chairman. Other officials elected included Alhaja Aminat Adigun, State Women Leader; Aderibigbe Tella, State Secretary; and Chief Yemi Adelani, as State Organising Secretary.

Speaking at the event, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun emphasised that internal democracy must be genuinely practised, rather than merely proclaimed.

Abiodun stated that patronage politics and backroom bargaining should give way to principled leadership and transparent processes.

ONDO STATE

Former member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Babatunde, emerged new Chairman of APC in Ondo State. This came despite a court order restraining the party and INEC from conducting the congress, although key leaders of the party declared that the exercise was going to hold as scheduled.

At the congress held at International Centre for Culture and Events (DOME), Akure, Babatunde emerged alongside 35 other members of the State Working Committee through consensus and affirmation.

Addressing party members at the event, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa urged them to uphold unity, discipline and internal democracy, describing the exercise as more than a routine political activity but a vital step in consolidating the party’s structure.

Aiyedatiwa said, “Today’s congress is more than a routine political exercise. It is a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to party supremacy, unity, inclusiveness and discipline. The APC remains a party built on structure, order and collective responsibility, which aligns with the first point in our seven-point agenda addressing order, security and the rule of law.”

BENUE STATE

APC in Benue State affirmed two parallel execu-tive committees in the state.

The duo of Augustin Agada and Benjamin Omale were elected in parallel congresses held at Uniland Garden and Ibrahim Babangida Square, all in Makurdi.

Speaking at the IBB Square, venue of the congress, Governor. Hyacinth Alia commended the Benue people for their continued support for his administration and for helping to keep the wheel of good governance turning.

Alia assured the people that he would stop at nothing until good governance returned full-fledged to the state.

In his acceptance speech, the newly elected chairman, Benjamin Omale, appreciated the Benue APC for electing him and his exco, pledging to discharge their duties with utmost transparency, honesty, and fairness.

The congress that affirmed Agada attracted statutory delegates, party leaders, and stakeholders from across the state, and it was marked by a collective commitment to strengthening the party’s structures at all levels.

The state congress followed previous success at the state and local government congresses, and further reinforced the cohesion of the Benue APC and its loyalty to the party’s national leadership.

In a show of solidarity, speakers unanimously pledged unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Leader of the party in the state, Dr George Akume, and Benue State APC Chairman, Comrade Austin Agada.

They emphasised that Benue APC remained united under the leadership structure anchored by Akume, stating that stability within the party is vital for sustained growth and electoral success.

ENUGU STATE

Enugu State chapter of APC elected Dr. Martin Chukwunweike as Chairman and Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie as Secretary of a 37-man new executive of the party in the state.

Chukwunweike, Nnadozie, and 35 others emerged unanimously yesterday at the state congress of the party held at Okpara Square, Enugu.

Similarly, 15 zonal executives, five for each of the three senatorial zones of the state, merged.

Governor Peter Mbah commended party leaders and faithful for the peaceful and transparent exercise.

Mbah lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, which he said had allowed more revenue inflows to states, while also listing the many benefits accruing to Enugu State since joining the ruling party.

He said, “What we have done here together shows that we are all members of a big family. Enugu State is not just a model of governance. Enugu State is also a model for politics. We have shown that the marriage of parties we had was not a marriage of convenience. It is a real marriage.”

He congratulated the new leadership in the state, enjoining them to uphold the great work done by the Dr. Ben Nwoye-led Caretaker Committee.

Mbah also tasked the new executive on effective communication of his administration’s many reforms and development projects to the grassroots, stressing that nothing should be taken for granted in the coming elections.

EDO STATE

In Edo State, Emperor Terret Tenebe and others were returned unopposed yesterday, after they were affirmed by delegates from the 19 local government areas of the state.

The new executive committee also endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Monday Okpebholo for second term in office, citing what they described as their outstanding performance.

The delegates of the party from the 192 wards across Edo State converged on Sir Victor Uwaifo Hub, Benin City, in a unanimous voice affirmation, and returned the 36-member state executive, led by Tenebe, for another four-year term.

Tenebe, in his acceptance speech, said the re-elected executive had formally endorsed Tinubu and Okpebholo for second terms, stating that both leaders have demonstrated strong performance and improved the lives of Nigerians and Edo residents.

Former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday, in Benin said political sin could not lead anybody to hell fire.

Oshiomhole spoke during the APC state congress in Benin City. He stated that political sins were normal in politics and would not take anyone to hell.

IMO STATE

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodim-ma, welcomed about 1,320 defectors from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into APC, a move that further disabled the now troubled Nigeria’s political behemoth.

Uzodimma described their decision to join his party as a step towards unity and accelerated development in Imo State.

Addressing the new APC members at the Sam Mbakwe Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Owerri, Uzodimma said the move was not about political history but about “a new trajectory of development” for the state.

“This decision is not about personal gain; it is in the interest of our people. The government of Imo State belongs to all of us,” he said.

The governor stressed the need for collective responsibility in governance, stating that insecurity and infrastructure challenges require joint efforts.

Imo APC Chairman, Sir MacDonald Ebere, expressed joy that a number of quality members of PDP had joined APC. Ebere assured the defectors of full recognition and equal status in the party.

The defectors, led by Evangelist Mike Ikoku, the coordinator of Hopism Movement, acknowledged that all the members had resigned from PDP and now duly registered with APC.