The All Progressives Congress has stepped up preparations for its South-West Zonal Congress, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos.
In a joint statement, the South-West Zonal Chairman, Isaacs Kekemeke, alongside Zonal Secretary Vincent Bewaji and Zonal Organising Secretary Lateef Ibirogba, urged all accredited delegates to arrive promptly and comply strictly with the guidelines for the exercise.
According to the party leadership, the congress, scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m., is part of a broader nationwide internal restructuring approved by the party’s national leadership, aimed at strengthening its structures ahead of the national convention and future elections.
They explained that the gathering will provide an opportunity to assess the party’s performance in the South-West, enhance unity among stakeholders, and reposition the APC for improved electoral outcomes.
The zonal leadership also outlined the categories of statutory delegates expected at the event in line with Article 12.7 of the party’s constitution.
These include the zonal chairman and former holders of the office, members of the zonal executive committee, serving and past governors from the region, as well as current and former members of the National Assembly.
Others expected are serving and former principal officers of state Houses of Assembly, state party chairmen, members of the National Executive Committee, NEC, National Caucus members, and other statutory delegates to the national convention.
The party assured that adequate security and logistical arrangements have been put in place to manage the expected turnout of delegates and stakeholders, noting that coordination with relevant authorities is ongoing to ensure a smooth and orderly process.
The leadership further stressed that the wide representation of delegates emphasizes the importance of the congress as a convergence point for key political actors, grassroots mobilisers, and institutional stakeholders across the region.
The South-West zone, comprising Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti states, remains a strategic stronghold for the ruling party.
The congress is expected to play a crucial role in reinforcing leadership structures, strengthening alliances, and promoting unity within the region ahead of future political contests.
