The All Progressives Congress (APC) convened its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja under tight security.
All roads leading to the venue of the meeting on Blantyre Street have been cordoned off by a combined team of armed security men including soldiers from the Guards Brigade.
Vehicular and human movements on Blantyre Street have also been restricted just as journalists are kept outside despite the release of an accredited list of reporters this morning by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka.
Early Arrivals At The Meeting
Among the early arrivals for the crucial meeting are APC National Working Committee (NWC) members, forum of APC State Chairmen, former Zamfara State Governor, Sen. Abdulaziz Yari, Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shetimma, Senate President Goodwill Akpabio, SpeakerTajudeen Abbas are expected to be in attendance.
While the official agenda for the NEC meeting remains undisclosed, there are indications that the discussions will focus on:
– Review of party policies and strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections
– Assessment of ongoing political realignments
– Strengthening party cohesion amid recent internal disputes
– Evaluating President Tinubu’s administration and economic policies
The meeting follows Tuesday’s APC National Caucus gathering at the State House, Abuja, where key party figures reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening internal democracy and governance.