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The All Progressives Congress has stepped up preparations for its South-West Zonal Congress, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos.
In a joint statement, the South-West Zonal Chairman, Isaacs Kekemeke, alongside Zonal Secretary Vincent Bewaji and Zonal Organising Secretary Lateef Ibirogba, urged all accredited delegates to arrive promptly and comply strictly with the guidelines for the exercise.
According to the party leadership, the congress, scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m., is part of a broader nationwide internal restructuring approved by the party’s national leadership, aimed at strengthening its structures ahead of the national convention and future elections.
They explained that the gathering will provide an opportunity to assess the party’s performance in the South-West, enhance unity among stakeholders, and reposition the APC for improved electoral outcomes.
The zonal leadership also outlined the categories of statutory delegates expected at the event in line with Article 12.7 of the party’s constitution.
These include the zonal chairman and former holders of the office, members of the zonal executive committee, serving and past governors from the region, as well as current and former members of the National Assembly.
Others expected are serving and former principal officers of state Houses of Assembly, state party chairmen, members of the National Executive Committee, NEC, National Caucus members, and other statutory delegates to the national convention.
The party assured that adequate security and logistical arrangements have been put in place to manage the expected turnout of delegates and stakeholders, noting that coordination with relevant authorities is ongoing to ensure a smooth and orderly process.
The leadership further stressed that the wide representation of delegates emphasizes the importance of the congress as a convergence point for key political actors, grassroots mobilisers, and institutional stakeholders across the region.
The South-West zone, comprising Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti states, remains a strategic stronghold for the ruling party.
The congress is expected to play a crucial role in reinforcing leadership structures, strengthening alliances, and promoting unity within the region ahead of future political contests.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has said unseating President Bola Tinubu in Abuja during the 2027 general election would be “extremely difficult” for any contender.
Wike made the remark on Tuesdayx, in Abuja after touring ongoing projects in satellite communities, noting that the Tinubu administration’s extensive infrastructure drive has significantly improved living conditions, which he believes will translate into electoral support.
“It will be very hard for anyone to defeat the president in the FCT,” he said.
In the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, secured victory in the FCT, defeating Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Obi polled 281,717 votes, while Tinubu received 90,902, with Abubakar finishing third at 74,199 votes.
Wike, however, pointed out that the current administration has shifted focus from concentrating development solely in the city centre to extending projects to rural and satellite areas.
“We were directed to avoid excessive focus on the city alone and ensure that development reaches satellite towns. These areas are integral parts of Abuja, and their residents deserve improved living standards. As you can see, the people are pleased, and when the people are satisfied, it reflects positively.
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“With these improvements, economic activities will grow, and the quality of life will get better. Residents can now live in places like Kuje and commute to the city within 25 minutes. That is the kind of progress we are delivering,” he added.
Former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, for standing by him during a period of political isolation following his removal as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Oshiomhole disclosed this, yesterday, in Benin City during the handover of 54 construction equipment to the 18 local government areas of Edo State, where he reflected on events that trailed his exit from office.
According to the senator representing Edo North, many members of his party distanced themselves from him after he was dismissed as APC National Chairman.
“After I was dismissed as APC National Chairman, I became lonely, abandoned by my own party. People were afraid to visit me then because it could be termed anti-party,” Oshiomhole said.
He noted that Wike reached out to him at a time when others stayed away.
