The All Progressives Congress (APC) will kickstart the proceeding of electing party officials from the ward level to the national level on Monday, 2nd February, as part of early preparations for its congress and national convention against the 2027 general elections.
The activity, which will take from ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses, will culminate in a national convention at the end of March and also follows the end of the party’s nationwide membership e-registration activity, which ends tomorrow.
The APC’s ongoing digital membership e-registration, which began nationwide in December 2025, is scheduled to end tomorrow, January 30, 2026.
The activity driven by the National Working Committee introduced the integration of National Identity Number (NIN) verification and digital data capture aimed at improving membership records, demographic analysis, and grassroots mobilization.
The commencement of the congresses was reaffirmed late Wednesday night in Abuja at a meeting of the Progressive Governors Forum, following a comprehensive briefing by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and members of the National Working Committee.
The top official of the APC strictly warns to adhere to the timetable earlier ratified by the National Executive Committee of the party at its December meeting.
The meeting ensures transparency, inclusivity, and anchoring on internal democracy to maintain party cohesion.
Governors in Attendance
Governors present at the meeting included Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Mohammed Idris (Kebbi), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), and Umar Bago (Niger), among others.
The Progressive Governors Forum promised its collective commitment to strengthening democratic practices ,advancing reforms,strengthen party structures ,promotes transparancy and also be accountable within all levels of the party.
The APC chairman on the national e-registration and digital membership update, in his speech, noted the growth recorded during the exercise.
The Party Governors Forum welcomed the comprehensive briefing by the APC National Chairman on the party’s ongoing national e-registration and digital membership update, which has recorded significant growth, including increased youth participation and the integration of National Identity Number verification.”
The forum said the initiative would support data-driven planning, improve demographic insights and deepen grassroots engagement across states and communities.
The governors reviewed and endorsed the full timetable and institutional framework for the congresses and national convention as approved by NEC.
They also stress transparent and coordinated financial management in the conduct of the congresses and conventions, ensuring fairness, consistency, and accountability across all states, including those without APC-governed administrations.”
Reaffirming its commitment to party unity, the Progressive Governors Forum urged responsible leadership communication and collective discipline.
It noted that internal harmony remained critical to strengthening public confidence in the APC’s democratic processes.
The forum also announced plans for strategic engagements and state visits aimed at reinforcing grassroots party structures and cohesion.
It said the engagements would begin with a visit to Taraba State, followed by visits to other states across the federation.
The Progressive Governors Forum formally welcomed the governors of Taraba and Plateau states into the forum.
It reaffirmed the resolve of Progressive Governors to work closely with the APC leadership to advance national development, democratic consolidation and people-centred governance.
Congress Timetable Released by Basiru
In the detailed 2025/2026 schedule released late last year by the APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, the party outlined a comprehensive timeline for its internal elections.
The schedule, released via Basiru’s verified 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle, stated that the congresses were being conducted pursuant to Articles 11 and 17 of the APC Constitution.
Ward, LG Congresses: Key Dates
According to the timetable, the issuance of notices of congresses to state and Federal Capital Territory chapters will commence on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Purchase and submission of forms for ward and local government congresses will take place between February 4 and February 9.
Screening committees for ward and local government positions will be inaugurated on February 10, with screening of aspirants scheduled for February 11 to February 13.
Ward congresses will be held on February 18, while appeals arising from the exercise will be heard on February 19.
Local government congresses, including the election of three delegates—one of whom must be female—to the national convention, are scheduled for February 20, with appeals fixed for February 21.
State Congresses Hold March 7
The purchase of forms for state executive positions will commence earlier, from February 23 to February 27.
Screening and appeals for state executives will take place in late February and early March.
State congresses are fixed for March 7, while appeals arising from the exercise will be entertained between March 9 and March 11.
Zonal congresses will be inaugurated on March 18, followed by the screening of aspirants on March 19 and 20.
Zonal congresses across the six geopolitical zones will take place on March 21.
The designated centers are Ibadan (South-West), Enugu (South-East), Rivers/Cross River (South-South), Kaduna (North-West), Gombe/Bauchi (North-East), and Nasarawa (North-Central).
Appeals arising from the zonal congresses will be heard on March 23.
National Convention March 25-28
The process will culminate in the APC National Convention scheduled to be held between March 25 and March 28, marking the conclusion of the party’s internal electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
