APC Appoints Anyim, Masari to Lead 2026 Presidential Primary Committees

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has named former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, chairman of a seven-member Presidential Primary Election Committee. This development is significant because it shows the party's preparation for its presidential primaries on Saturday is underway.

The appointment was announced in a notice signed by the party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru. Other members of the committee include Sen. Ken Nnamani, Sen. Victor Udo Udoma, H.E. Otunba Grace Titi Laoye-Ponle, Rev. Jolly Nyame, and Idris Wada as members, and Mr. Sanusi Musa as Secretary.

A Presidential Primary Election Appeal Committee was also set up, with Hon. Aminu Masari as Chairman, Mr. Samuel Piwuna as Secretary, and Hon. Patricia Olubunmi Etteh as member. Thirty-seven Coordinators and Collation Officers were deployed across the states and the FCT. They're responsible for overseeing the primary election process in their respective areas.

The list includes prominent party figures serving as coordinators in their states — among them Sen. Hope Uzodimma, for Imo State; Alh. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for Kwara State; Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum for Borno State; Sen. Bassey Otu for Cross River State; Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for Lagos State; Sen.

Monday Okpebholo for Edo State; Sen. Uba Sani for Kaduna State; Sir Siminalaji Fubara for Rivers State; Hon. Yakubu Dogara for Bauchi State; Hon. Benjamin Kalu for Abia State; and Sen. Phillip Aduda for the FCT, among others.

They're expected to play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the presidential primaries.

The presidential primaries on Saturday will be held simultaneously across all 8,809 wards in the country. The party's moving to pick its 2027 presidential candidate in what appears to be a coronation of the incumbent. Every registered APC member in each of the 8,809 wards will be eligible to cast a vote for the presidential aspirant of their choice. This is a departure from the delegate-based model that has historically concentrated the power of nomination in the hands of a few party officials and delegates.

Results from each ward will be collated at the local government level by officers appointed jointly by the State Coordinator and the National Working Committee NWC. State Coordinators and Collation Officers will then aggregate results from all local governments in their states. They'll present them to the Presidential Primary Election Committee in Abuja on the same day.

Anyim Pius Anyim, the chairman of the Presidential Primary Election Committee, is a former Senate President of Nigeria. He was appointed to this position by the APC, a move that's seen as an attempt to ensure a smooth and transparent presidential primary process. It's likely that his experience will help the party achieve its goal.

The APC's decision to hold its presidential primaries across all 8,809 wards in the country is a significant shift from its previous delegate-based model. This new approach is expected to give more power to the party's members. It'll reduce the influence of party officials and delegates. The party's members won't be limited by the delegate-based model, and they'll have a greater say in the selection of the presidential candidate.

As the party prepares for its presidential primaries, there are speculations about the potential candidates and their chances of winning. The incumbent president is expected to be the frontrunner, but there may be other candidates who could pose a challenge. They won't be easy to beat, and the party's members will have to make a difficult choice.

The APC's presidential primaries are expected to be a significant event in the country's political landscape. The party's decision to hold the primaries across all wards is a move towards greater transparency and inclusivity. As the country prepares for the 2027 presidential election, the outcome of the APC's primaries will be closely watched by politicians, analysts, and citizens alike. They're all interested in seeing how the process unfolds.

The party's National Working Committee, NWC, will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the presidential primaries. The NWC is responsible for appointing officers to collate results at the local government level. It'll also provide guidance to the State Coordinators and Collation Officers. They won't be able to do it alone, and they'll need the NWC's support.

As the APC prepares for its presidential primaries, there are concerns about the potential for violence and electoral malpractices. The party has assured its members and the general public that it will do everything possible to ensure a peaceful and transparent process. It won't be easy, and the party will have to work hard to achieve its goal.

The presidential primaries are scheduled to take place on Saturday, and the party has announced that it will provide updates on the process as it unfolds. The APC has urged its members to participate in the primaries. It's also urged them to ensure that the process is peaceful and transparent. The party's members won't want to see any violence or malpractices, and they'll do their best to prevent them.

In the coming days, the focus will be on the APC's presidential primaries and the potential candidates who will emerge from the process. The party's decision to hold the primaries across all wards is a significant development. It'll be interesting to see how the process unfolds. The party's members are eager to see the outcome, and they're waiting anxiously.

The APC's presidential primaries are an important step towards the 2027 presidential election. The party's decision to hold the primaries across all wards is a move towards greater transparency and inclusivity. It'll be interesting to see how the process unfolds. The party's members won't be disappointed, and they'll be happy with the outcome.

The outcome of the APC's presidential primaries will have a significant impact on the country's political landscape. The party's decision to hold the primaries across all wards is a move towards greater transparency and inclusivity. It'll be interesting to see how the process unfolds. The party's members are eager to see the outcome, and they're waiting anxiously. They won't have to wait for long, and the outcome will be announced soon.