The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally concluded its 2026 National Convention cycle with the submission of the planning committee’s final report to the party’s leadership at the National Secretariat in Abuja.
The Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Bello Masari, presented the document to the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, signaling the end of the committee’s mandate.
Documenting Lessons for Growth
During the presentation, Masari explained that the report serves as a comprehensive archive of the committee’s observations, specifically focusing on logistics, subcommittee performance, and the contributions of key stakeholders.
While the 2026 exercise was widely lauded by observers, Masari stressed the importance of institutional memory. “We have been very careful in bringing this report, especially in the areas of accommodation and our observations, which will help future conventions learn and improve,” Masari stated. “Moving forward, it is always better if we are improving on what is done today.”
A Benchmark for African Politics
Receiving the report, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda commended the committee for delivering what he described as a “world-class” event. Reflecting on his professional background with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the National Chairman noted that the organization of the 2026 convention rivaled and, in some cases, exceeded political gatherings he had observed in other African nations.
”I can proudly say that this was more organized than what I saw in other countries,” Yilwatda said. “The venue was just like any convention globally. Anybody, anywhere can be proud of that convention.”
Institutionalizing Innovation
The National Chairman highlighted the various “innovations” introduced during the convention, asserting that the party would adopt the committee’s recommendations to refine its internal operations. He expressed confidence that by implementing the gifts of advice and observations contained in the report, the party could achieve a “near-perfect” standard for future national assignments.
The event was attended by members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and the National Convention Planning Committee, marking a formal close to the party’s primary 2026 administrative milestone.