APC schedules international press conference for Thursday at national convention

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The Media and Publicity Committee of the 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Thursday for a global media briefing on the party’s National Convention.

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The convention is scheduled from March 27 to March 28 in Abuja.

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Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Co-Chairman of the Committee and Minister of Information and National Orientation, disclosed this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, in Abuja on Tuesday.

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He said this during the committee meeting on Tuesday.

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According to Idris, the party will hold a world press conference on Thursday to unveil its plans and preparations for the upcoming convention.

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“As part of what we need to do, a major press conference will be held on Thursday to unveil the expectations of the party to Nigerians.”

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He called on members of the committee to work together in unity to ensure effective communication and successful delivery of the convention.

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“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.

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

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“As party members, we must subject ourselves to a significant attribute of our president.

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“Throughout his political career, and particularly in the last three years of his national leadership, he has subjected himself to all internal democratic processes,” Idris said.

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The committee meeting was attended by key stakeholders.

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

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They include the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, and the Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation, Mr Sunday Dare.

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Others were Spokesperson of the Senate, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu; the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi, and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Mr Tunde Rahman.

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There were also the Vice Chairman of the Committee, Senator Istifanus Gyang; Assistant Secretary, Dr. Mary Ikoku; Secretary 1, Dr. Abimbola Tooki, among others.

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