APC NEC Meeting to Finalize Convention Date and Address Defections

The APC NEC is convening to set the date for the party's national convention and tackle defections. Discussions will focus on election preparations, membership registration, and internal reconciliation efforts.

The meeting aims to address challenges ahead of the party primaries, with plans to retain Ekiti State and reclaim Osun State in the 2026 governorship election. Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda's appointment as the national chairman is expected to be ratified.

Notable attendees include President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The NEC is rescheduled for December 15-16 and December 18-19 in Abuja.