Africazine:
Ekiti State’s Governor Biodun Oyebanji takes a significant leadership role in the All Progressives Congress.
He has been appointed as the Chairman of the Aspirants’ Screening Committee for the 2026 National Convention. This committee, comprising 42 members, will oversee the screening and verification of candidates for all elective positions in line with the party’s Constitution and guidelines.
Governor Oyebanji Leads Key Committee for APC
The inauguration ceremony took place at the National Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja. Alongside Oyebanji, notable figures such as Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, who serves as Co-Chairman, and former Senate President Senator Ken Nnamani, the Vice Chairman, were also inaugurated. The committee’s primary responsibility is to ensure a thorough vetting process for aspirants ahead of the convention.
Other prominent members include former Bauchi State Governor Isah Yuguda as Secretary and former Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shuaibu as Assistant Secretary. The diverse composition of the committee reflects the party’s commitment to a comprehensive screening process.
Ekiti State: Key figures on Aspirants’ Screening Committee
- 42-member Aspirants’ Screening Committee
- Biodun Oyebanji as Chairman
- Usman Ododo as Co-Chairman
- Ken Nnamani as Vice Chairman
- Isah Yuguda as Secretary
- Philip Shuaibu as Assistant Secretary
Additional Committees Formed for National Convention
During the same event, several other committees were inaugurated to support the upcoming National Convention. These include the Screening Appeal Committee, Election Committee, and Security Committee, among others. Each committee has specific roles to ensure the smooth execution of the convention.
The presence of various committees highlights the party’s strategic planning and organizational efforts as it prepares for the convention.
Next Steps for the All Progressives Congress
- Commence screening and verification of aspirants
- Coordinate with various committees for convention logistics
- Prepare for the upcoming National Convention in 2026
Governor Oyebanji’s leadership in the screening committee marks a pivotal moment for the APC as it gears up for the 2026 National Convention.
