The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its first regular meeting of 2026 at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.
The meeting was presided over by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, marking the start of a pivotal year for the ruling party’s internal administration and electoral preparations.
Focus on Digital Reform
A primary focus of the deliberations was the progress of the ongoing nationwide electronic membership registration. Prof. Yilwatda, who has championed the transition to a data-driven party structure since assuming office, emphasized that the digital register is essential for establishing the party’s true membership strength.
The Chairman reiterated his recent directive to state coordinators, noting that the January 30, 2026 deadline for the registration exercise remains firm. He underscored that the party’s leadership would not tolerate negligence, stating that the exercise is “not ceremonial but a responsibility to strengthen the party.”
Roadmap to the National Convention
The NWC session served as a strategic review of the party’s recently released 2026 timetable. The roadmap includes a series of internal polls starting in February:
Ward and Local Government Congresses: Scheduled to begin in mid-February 2026.
State Congresses: Fixed for March 7, 2026.
National Convention: The cycle will culminate in the APC National Convention, slated for March 25–28, 2026.
National and Security Matters
Beyond internal logistics, the meeting addressed pressing national concerns. Prof. Yilwatda briefed the committee on the party’s support for the federal government’s recent security directives following attacks in parts of the country, including Niger State. He reaffirmed the APC’s commitment to standing behind “lawful and strategic actions” to ensure national stability.
The meeting concluded with a call for unity among party stakeholders as the APC prepares for its upcoming congresses, which are expected to redefine the party’s leadership structure ahead of the 2027 general election cycle.
