With just nine days to go to its national convention, the confusing and conflicting signals from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) just keep rolling in.
As Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State returns to his seat as the Chairman of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, the list of members of the sub-committees for the March 26 national convention has again been tinkered with, dislodging some governors opposed to him, while reinstating those loyal to him.
Other politicians, like Femi Fani-Kayode, known to be close to Buni were restored to sub-committees.
In a statement, the Secretary of the CECPC, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, said the new list supersedes other lists in circulation.
His statement reads:
“As approved by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) and Governor of Yobe State, H.E. Mai Mala Buni, please find the list of Chairmen, Deputy Chairmen and Secretaries of the various sub-committees for the Party’s 2022 National Convention (as earlier published). The underlisted and approved sub-committees supersede any other list in circulation.
*Central Coordinating*
H.E. (Hon.) Mai Mala Buni – Chairman
Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe Ph.D – Secretary
*Secretariat*
Abdullahi Yusuf Gashu’a – Chairman
Barr. Dare Oketade – Secretary
*Screening*
H.E. Gov. Abdulrazak Abdulrahman – Chairman
H.E. (Sen.) Andy Ubah – Deputy Chairman
Barr. Shuaibu Aruwa SAN – Secretary
*Screening Appeal*
H.E. Gov. Hope Uzodinma – Chairman
Dr. Danjuma Adamu Dabo – Secretary
*Elections/Planning*
H.E. Gov. Dapo Abiodun – Chairman
Sen. Bassey Otu – Deputy Chairman
Chief Ikechi Emenike – Secretary
*Elections Appeal*
H.E. Gov. Aminu Masari – Chairman
H.E. Barr. M.K Abubakar – Deputy Chairman
Barr. Moses Okezie – Secretary
*Legal*
AGF Abubakar Malami SAN – Chairman
Chief Niyi Akintola SAN – Deputy Chairman
Barr. Juliet Ibekaku – Secretary
*Accommodation*
H.E. Gov. Bello Matawalle – Chairman
Rt. Hon. Oladimeji Bankole – Deputy Chairman
Dr. Zainab Gimba – Secretary
*Venue/Site Servicing*
H.E. Gov. Dave Umahi – Chairman
Hon. Mohammed Bello – Deputy Chairman
Sen. Stella Oduah – Secretary
*Transportation/Logistics*
H.E. Gov. Simon Bako Lalong – Chairman
Hajiya Sadia Umar Farouk – Deputy Chairman
Hajia Ireti Kingibe – Secretary
*Media/Publicity*
H.E. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu – Chairman
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode – Deputy Chairman
Hon. Kingsley Fanwo – Secretary
*Security/Protocol*
H.E. Gov. Yahaya Bello – Chairman
Air Marshal Abubakar Sidiq (Rtd.) – Deputy Chairman
Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd.) – Secretary
*Accreditation*
H.E. Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege – Chairman
Rt. Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Ph.D – Deputy Chairman
Hon. Godwin Afangideh – Secretary
*Entertainment/Welfare*
Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase – Chairman
H.E. Nsima Ekere – Deputy Chairman
Ahmed Bala – Secretary
*Medical*
H.E. Gov. Ben Ayade – Chairman
Dr. Emmanuel A. Akabe – Deputy Chairman
Hon. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu – Secretary
*Budget*
H.E. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya – Chairman
H.E. Chief Niyi Adebayo – Deputy Chairman
Mr. Umana Okon Umana – Secretary
*Finance*
H.E. Gov Badaru Abubakar – Chairman
Hon. Abdullahi Ebilolobo – Deputy Chairman
Sen. Margery Okadigbo – Secretary
*Accreditation of Volunteers/Diplomats/Diaspora/Observers*
H.E. Gov. Umaru Ganduje – Chairman
H.E. Geoffrey Onyema – Deputy Chairman
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa – Secretary
*Digital Communication*
H.E. Gov. Nasir El-Rufai – Chairman
H.E. Nkem Okeke – Deputy Chairman
Kashifulnuwa Abdulahi – Secretary
*Convention Legacy and Rapporteurs*
H.E. Gov. Babagana U. Zulum – Chairman
H.E. Babatunde R. Fashola – Deputy Chairman
Prof. Ussiju Medaner – Secretary
“The approved Sub-Committees are to begin work immediately.
“As directed by the leader of the Party, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, the March 26th date for the 2022 APC National Convention is sacrosanct. We reiterate the call by President Buhari to all Party supporters, members and leaders to work in unison to ensure a smooth transition to the National Convention.”