APC fixes March 26 for global media briefing ahead of 2026 national convention

The Media and Publicity Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Thursday, March 26, as the date for a global media briefing ahead of the party’s 2026 national convention scheduled to hold in Abuja.

The convention is expected to take place on March 27 and 28.

The co-chairman of the committee and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a committee meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja. This was contained in a statement issued by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim.

Idris explained that the planned world press conference is part of activities lined up to formally present the party’s preparations and expectations for the convention.

He said the briefing would provide Nigerians with details of the party’s plans and organisational readiness for the major political event.

“As part of our activities, a major press conference will be held on Thursday to unveil the expectations of the party to Nigerians,” he said.

He described the forthcoming convention as a significant milestone in the APC’s efforts to consolidate its internal structures and democratic traditions.

The meeting was attended by key stakeholders including the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga; Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare; Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu; House of Representatives spokesperson Akin Rotimi; and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Tunde Rahman.

Others present included the committee’s vice chairman, Istifanus Gyang; assistant secretary, Mary Ikoku; secretary, Abimbola Tooki, and other members of the committee.