The All Progressives Congress (APC) Aspirants’ Screening Committee has cleared its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, ahead of the party’s 2026 National Convention, signaling strong internal support for his leadership.
The screening exercise, held in Abuja, was conducted by a committee chaired by Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State, alongside other senior party stakeholders.
Members of the panel commended Prof. Yilwatda’s leadership style and his stewardship of the ruling party since assuming office.
The committee found his leadership commendable and his stewardship seamless since his emergence as National Chairman.
The panel asked him to “take a bow,” a gesture within party tradition that indicates overwhelming support and satisfaction with an aspirant’s performance.
The ‘take a bow’ directive reflects that the aspirant has met all requirements with distinction and enjoys broad consensus within the party.
The development highlights growing unity within the APC as it prepares for its national convention, where key party positions are expected to be contested.
Observers within the party view the smooth screening as a reflection of stability in the APC’s national leadership structure.
His unchallenged screening underscores unity and stability within the ruling party’s leadership.
The exercise forms part of broader preparations for the convention, with aspirants for various national offices undergoing similar screening processes.
The outcome is widely interpreted as a vote of confidence in his ability to lead the party into the 2027 general elections.
Prof. Yilwatda’s clearance without contest is seen as a strategic boost for the APC as it positions itself ahead of the next electoral cycle.
