APC to hold world press congress ahead of 2026 national convention
From: Vincent Ikuomola, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) will host a global press congress to outline its plans and preparations for the upcoming 2026 National Convention, The Nation has
From: Vincent Ikuomola, Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will host a global press congress to outline its plans and preparations for the upcoming 2026 National Convention, The Nation has learned.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by the APC Media and Publicity Committee of the convention in a statement.
According to the statement, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the briefing aims to communicate the party’s expectations to Nigerians.
He described the convention, scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, in Abuja, as a key milestone for the party in strengthening its internal structures and democratic processes.
Idris urged committee members to collaborate closely to ensure clear communication and the successful execution of the convention.
“It is important that members of the committee realise that a lot of sacrifice is expected from all, in line with the party’s vision for a united and disciplined approach to communicating to Nigerians.
“As party members, we must subject ourselves to a significant attribute of our President, who throughout his political career, and particularly in the last three years of his national leadership, has subjected himself to all internal democratic processes,” Idris added.
The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, including the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga; Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation, Mr Sunday Dare; Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu; the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Honourable Akin Rotimi; the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Mr Tunde Rahman; Vice Chairman of the Committee, Senator Istifanus Gyang; Assistant Secretary Dr Mary Ikoku; Secretary 1, Dr Abimbola Tooki, and other members of the committee.
