Massive Political Shake-Up Ahead: Tinubu, APC Set To Restructure NWC And Presidency

Sources who spoke to The Guardian revealed that, apart from the positions of National Chairman and Vice Chairman, all other offices within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) are expected to be rotated among the six geopolitical zones to promote broader representation.

Party insiders explained that the move is intended to accommodate the interests of governors who recently joined the APC, while also boosting internal unity ahead of the party’s upcoming congresses and national convention.

It was also gathered that despite recent public assurances by the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, both the party and the Presidency are reassessing aspects of the presidential ticket arrangement as well as the information management structure within the Presidential Villa.

Although specific details of the planned changes have not been made public, sources noted that the review forms part of wider efforts to reposition the administration and adjust party strategy in line with evolving political realities.

Meanwhile, the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), led by Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, has expressed readiness to collaborate closely with the APC’s national leadership to ensure responsible communication, collective discipline, and stronger public trust in the party’s democratic processes.

In a communiqué released after its extraordinary meeting, the PGF reaffirmed its commitment to deepening internal democracy, strengthening party structures, and promoting reforms that enhance transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness across all levels of the APC.

The forum also examined and endorsed the timetable and operational framework for the forthcoming ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses, as well as the national convention, which had earlier been approved by the party’s National Executive Committee.

Governors emphasized the need for transparent and coordinated financial management throughout the congresses and convention process, stressing that accountability must be ensured across all states, including those not under APC leadership.

They further announced plans to begin strategic engagements and state visits, starting with Taraba State, aimed at reinforcing grassroots structures and party cohesion.

However, The Guardian reports that discussions on redistributing NWC positions across geopolitical zones have been postponed until President Tinubu returns from his official trip to Türkiye.

An APC NWC member, speaking anonymously, disclosed that the zoning adjustments were left pending the President’s final decision.

The source added that the party is considering the possibility of shifting the vice-presidential slot to the North-West, while the position of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) may be allocated to the North-East.

“These possible changes make it necessary for Mr President—who has insisted that Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda remains National Chairman—to apply his political wisdom in redistributing other positions in collaboration with the governors,” the source said.

“It is only after the President returns that we will know which positions will be exchanged between the North and South, including their sub-zones. The party wants to ensure smooth harmonisation of roles, especially with the recently defected governors,” the source added.