Complete List Of APC National Chairmen From 2013 Till Date
This is the up-to-date list of the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress from 2013 till date.
| No | Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Bisi Akande | 2013 - 2014 |
| 2 | Chief John Odigie-Oyegun | 2014 - 2018 |
| 3 | Comrade Adams Oshiomhole | 2018 - 2020 |
| 4 | Mai Mala Buni | 2020 - 2022 |
| 5 | Senator Abdullahi Adamu | 2022 - July 2023 |
| 6 | Senator Abubakar Kyari (Acting) | July 2023 - Aug 2023 |
| 7 | Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje | 2023- |
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Who Was The First National Chairman Of The All Progressive Congress?
The first national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was Chief Adebisi Bamdele Akande. He was born on January 16, 1939, in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria.
Akande worked for British Petroleum from 1963 to 1979, where he became a manager in the System and Computer Services department.
Also, he studied accounting and became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants. However, Akande’s political career began in 1971 when he was appointed to the Ila Local Government Management Committee.
He later became a councilor in 1976 and was elected to represent his local government in the Nigerian Constituent Assembly in 1977.
Akande’s early political affiliation was with the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He was the Deputy Chairman of the party at the state level and was a member of its National Executive Committee.
In 1999, Akande became the second governor of Osun State, after Nigeria returned to democratic rule. He served from 1999 to 2003 under the Alliance for Democracy (AD) party.
His tenure saw infrastructure development and efforts to improve governance in the state, although he faced challenges like political rivalries and funding problems. After his time as governor, Akande was part of Afenifere, a Yoruba socio-political group.
In 2003, he became the National Chairman of the Alliance for Democracy, and in 2010, he was re-elected as the National Chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
In 2013, Akande was instrumental in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC was created from the merger of several opposition parties, including Akande’s Action Congress of Nigeria. He was the first interim national chairman of the APC until 2014.
Under his leadership, the party became a strong opposition force to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which had been in power at the time.
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Who Is The Current National Chairman Of The All Progressive Congress?
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is the current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He took office on August 3, 2023, after Abdullahi Adamu resigned from the position.
Ganduje was the governor of Kano State from 2015 to 2023. During his time as governor, Ganduje worked with his political mentor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, although their relationship later became strained.
Ganduje also was the Deputy Governor of Kano State for two separate terms before his time as governor. Born on December 25, 1949, in the village of Ganduje in Kano State, Ganduje’s early education included Islamic studies.
He later attended several universities, like Ahmadu Bello University, Bayero University Kano, and the University of Ibadan, earning degrees in education, public administration, and applied educational psychology.
Ganduje started his political career by joining the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) during the Second Nigerian Republic.
He later joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) before moving to the APC in 2014, where he became the party’s candidate for governor of Kano State.
He won the election and became governor. In August 2023, after Abdullahi Adamu stepped down as the APC National Chairman, Ganduje was appointed to take over. His appointment followed a series of discussions within the party.
Although his appointment has faced some challenges, including a lawsuit questioning his eligibility based on his regional background, a court ruled in favor of his position in September 2024.
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Who Is The Current Deputy National Chairman Of The All Progressive Congress?
Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori is the current Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He represents the northern region of Nigeria in this position.
Dalori has been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics for many years, starting his political career at a young age. He has served as a councilor three times and was also the chairman of Konduga Local Government Area three times.
Dalori was previously the chairman of the Borno State chapter of the APC and helped strengthen the party in the region.
