8,534 delegates, others for APC’s convention

*Federal Secretariat civil servant to work from home

About 8,534 delegates are expected to determine the future of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as leaders of the party and delegates gather at Eagle Square, Abuja, to participate in the 2026 national convention.

The leader of the party and the current president of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, and  32 governors will join other leaders and  delegates for the exercise.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at  a meeting with journalists at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, unveiled plans and expectations for the upcoming event, scheduled for March 27 and 28.

The Information Minister serves as Co-Chairman of the convention’s Media and Publicity Committee, outlining readiness, logistics, and the party’s democratic messaging ahead of the event, called on members of the committee to work together in unity to ensure effective communication and successful delivery of the convention.

“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,” he said.

The minister reminded members that the APC must continue to uphold strong internal democratic values.

“As party members, we must reflect a significant attribute of our president,” Idris said.

He added that the forthcoming convention represented an important milestone for the party as it continues to strengthen its internal structures and democratic processes.

The Exclusives gathered that the party has confirmed it will adopt a consensus approach for selecting national leaders during the convention.

The convention will allow APC members to choose national executives who will pilot the affairs of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The new national officers would be expected to conduct the party primaries that will produce candidates for the presidential, governorship, House of Assembly, and National Assembly elections.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work from home on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress.

The directive was contained in a circular issued and signed by Abdul Garba, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, for the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

According to the circular, all access roads leading to and around the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phases I, II and III, will be closed from Friday, March 27, to Saturday, March 28, 2026.

“All Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, Agencies and Offices located within the Federal Secretariat, Phases I, II & III are hereby informed of the closure of all access roads leading to and around the said Federal Secretariat Complex, from Friday, 27th to Saturday, 28th March, 2026,” the statement read.