The National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has appointed the party’s pioneer National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande to lead its Reconciliation Committee, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen internal unity and stability across the party’s structures nationwide.
The announcement followed the party’s 179th NWC meeting, presided over by the National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, at the APC national secretariat in Abuja. According to a statement issued after the meeting, the NWC said Akande’s appointment reflects his “unparalleled experience, integrity, and long-standing commitment to party cohesion.”
Chief Akande, who served as the first National Chairman of the APC following its formation in 2013, is expected to lead a seven-member committee tasked with reconciling factions and addressing grievances within state chapters ahead of the forthcoming nationwide congresses and gubernatorial primaries.
“The committee will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all disagreements within the party are amicably resolved through dialogue, mutual respect, and inclusivity,” the statement read.
In the same meeting, the NWC dissolved the APC Enugu State Executive Committee with immediate effect, citing persistent internal crises, factionalism, and leadership disputes that had hindered the party’s growth and effectiveness in the state.
A caretaker committee is expected to be announced within the coming days to oversee the reorganization of the party’s Enugu chapter and to prepare for the upcoming congresses.
Party sources said the move was “necessary to restore peace, unity, and discipline” within the state structure, adding that the APC national leadership will “no longer tolerate prolonged disunity capable of affecting its electoral prospects.”
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Meanwhile, the NWC also ratified the disqualification of two aspirants Engr. Ojo Kayode and Mrs. Abimbola Olajumoke Olawumi from participating in the APC Ekiti State governorship primary election scheduled for October 27, 2025.
According to the party, the decision followed the recommendations of the APC Governorship Screening Committee, which found that both aspirants failed to meet constitutional and procedural requirements as stipulated in the party’s guidelines and the Electoral Act 2022.
The committee, however, cleared Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, the incumbent, and Mrs. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo, to contest the party’s primary.
APC National Secretary, Mr. Duro Meseko, explained that the disqualification was based on due process and fairness, stressing that the party remains committed to upholding its standards of discipline and credibility.
“The NWC reviewed the report of the Ekiti screening exercise in line with our constitution and resolved to clear only candidates who fulfilled all legal and procedural requirements,” Meseko stated.
“We want to ensure that only credible and compliant aspirants participate in our primaries. The APC is a party of order, fairness, and internal democracy,” he added.
The NWC further disclosed that it is in the final stages of finalizing the schedule for the party’s nationwide congresses, which will precede the 2025 election cycle. The timetable is expected to be officially released in the coming days.
Party insiders revealed that the congresses will focus on grassroots reorganization, strengthening local chapters, and mobilizing support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The APC’s leadership reaffirmed its dedication to President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”, emphasizing that unity within the party is essential for delivering on national governance and development goals.
Chief Akande’s return to a central leadership role has been widely welcomed among party loyalists, who view his appointment as a stabilizing move amid recent internal disputes in various state chapters.
Political analysts believe Akande’s reconciliation efforts could prove vital in reuniting key factions and ensuring the APC remains cohesive heading into future elections.
“Akande is a respected elder statesman with the wisdom and neutrality required to calm tensions within the APC,” said Dr. Tunde Adesina, a political analyst based in Abuja. “His leadership of the reconciliation process is a strategic step ahead of a busy political calendar.”
