By Joy Odor
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) and Governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni has approved Chairmen, Deputy Chairmen and Secretaries of the various sub-committees for the Party’s 2022 National Convention (as earlier published).
In a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by National Secretary
APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe Ph.D affirmed that the underlisted and approved sub-committees supersede any other list in circulation.
They include:-
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.
SIGNED:
*Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe Ph.D*
National Secretary
APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC)
17th March, 2022