{"id":193802,"date":"2026-02-06T23:36:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T22:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/apc-replaces-uzodimma-with-masari-as-chairman"},"modified":"2026-02-07T00:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T23:40:26","slug":"apc-replaces-uzodimma-with-masari-as-chairman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-replaces-uzodimma-with-masari-as-chairman","title":{"rendered":"APC Replaces Uzodimma with Masari as Chairman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reconstituted the leadership of its 2026 National Convention Central Coordination Committee, appointing former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as the new chairman.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who was initially named chairman of the committee, has been reassigned to serve as treasurer.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the APC expanded the committee\u2019s membership from 73 to 90 members to accommodate more party stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Newly added members include Senator Barry Mpigi and several other prominent APC chieftains.<\/p>\n<p>According to the party, the adjustments form part of the revised 2026 APC National Convention Central Coordination Committee and were made to reflect zoning considerations and other strategic exigencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reconstituted the leadership of its 2026 National Convention Central Coordination Committee, appointing former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as the new chairman. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who was initially named chairman of the committee, has been reassigned to serve as treasurer. 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