The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, has officially announced a 73-member Central Coordination Committee to oversee preparations for its National Convention set for March 2026.
Leading the committee is Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, CON, who also serves as Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has been named Vice Chairman, while Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, will act as Secretary.
The committee comprises a mix of current governors, former leaders, senators, and other prominent figures from across Nigeria’s political landscape. Here’s the complete list:
1. H.E. Sen. Hope Uzodimma, CON (Imo) – Chairman
2. H.E. Alh. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON (Kwara) – Vice Chairman
3. H.E. Hon Mai Mala Buni, CON (Yobe) – Secretary
4. H.E. Umo Bassey Eno, PhD. (Akwa Ibom) – Member
5. H.E. Douye Diri (Bayelsa State) – Member
6. H.E. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia (Benue) – Member
7. H.E. Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum (Borno) – Member
8. H.E. Sen. Bassey Otu (Cross River) – Member
9. H.E. Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. Oborevwori (Delta) – Member
10. H.E. Rt. Hon Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi) – Member
11. H.E. Sen. Monday Okpebholo (Edo) – Member
12. H.E. Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji (Ekiti) – Member
13. H.E. Peter Mbah (Enugu) – Member
14. H.E. Alh Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe) – Member
15. H.E. Umar Namadi (Jigawa) – Member
16. H.E. Abba Kabir Yusuf (Kano) – Member
17. H.E. Sen. Uba Sani, CON (Kaduna) – Member
18. H.E. Dikko Umaru Radda, Ph.D., CON (Katsina) – Member
19. H.E. Dr Nasir Idris – Member
20. H.E. Ahmed Usman Ododo (Kogi) – Member
21. H.E. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) – Member
22. H.E. Engr Audu Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa) – Member
23. H.E. Hon Mohammed Umar Bago (Niger) – Member
24. H.E. Prince Abiodun Adedapo Olusegun, CON (Ogun) – Member
25. H.E. Lucky O. Aiyedatiwa (Ondo) – Member
26. H.E. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang (Plateau) – Member
27. H.E. Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS (Rivers) – Member
28. H.E. Alh Ahmed Aliyu (Sokoto) – Member
29. H.E. Agbu Kefas (Taraba) – Member
30. H.E. Chief Bisi Akande, CFR – Member
31. H.E. Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, CON – Member
32. H.E. Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Adamu, CON – Member
33. H.E. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, PhD, CON – Member
34. H.E. Sen. Godswill Akpabio, GCON – Member
35. Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, GCON – Member
36. Sen. Barau I Jibrin, CON – Member
37. Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, CON – Member
38. H.E. Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON – Member
39. H.E. Sen. Ken Nnamani, GCON – Member
40. H.E. Sen Ahmed Lawan, GCON – Member
41. H.E. Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, CFR – Member
42. Rt. Hon. Patricia Etteh – Member
43. Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole – Member
44. Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, CFR – Member
45. Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR – Member
46. Sen. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, CON – Member
47. Sen. Mohammed Tahir Monguno – Member
48. Sen. Oyelola Yisa Ashiru – Member
49. Sen. Nwebonyi Onyeka – Member
50. Sen. Adeola Solomon Olamilekan – Member
51. Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR – Member
52. Rt. Hon. Idris Wase – Member
53. Hon. Babangida S. M. Nguroje (OFR) – Member
54. H.E. AbdulAzeez Abubakar Yari – Member
55. Sen. Sani Musa – Member
56. Sen. Leonard Agom Jerigbe – Member
57. Senator Uche Ekwunife – Member
58. Hon. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, CON – Member
59. Hon. Usman Bello Kumo – Member
60. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims – Member
61. Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka – Member
62. Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi – Member
63. Hon. Jimi Benson – Member
64. Hon. Abiodun James Faleke – Member
65. Hon. Boma Goodhead – Member
66. H.E. Philip Shaibu – Member
67. Rt. Hon. Akintunde Adegboye – Member
68. Hon. Bala Mustapha – Member
69. Hon. Ibrahim Kabiru Masari – Member
70. Senator Atiku Bagudu – Member
71. Gen. Christopher Musa, Rtd. – Member
72. Alhaji Mohamed Idris Malagi – Member
73. Senator Ibrahim Gaidam – Member
This announcement follows the party’s recent release of a detailed timetable for its congresses and national convention, in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
