The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled September 12th, 2024 for its National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party, Blueprint can confirm authoritatively.
A leaked letter from the presidency dated 9th of August, signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, had indicated the President’s approval of the party’s request for the NEC meeting.
The said presidency letter is titled; “Recommendation for the conduct of APC National Executive Committee Meeting and Midterm National Convention (Non elective).”
The body of the letter reads: “Your Excellency, your previous correspondence on the above subject refers.
“I am directed by the President to inform that he has granted approval for the scheduling and convening of a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party. The president has confirmed his availability for the NEC meeting between the date of 8 September 2024 and 19th September 2024.
“Furthermore, the President has directed that the agenda for the NEC meeting include, amongst other things; the consideration of a date for the non- elective National Convention to be held before the end of the year 2024.
“Kindly liaise with the undersigned regarding any development or necessary clarifications related to the scheduling of the meeting.
“Please ensure that any changes or updates are communicated promptly to facilitate smooth coordination.”
Our Correspondent, however, gathered on Wednesday evening that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has settled for September 12 based on the presidency’s options of dates.
A top member of the party at the National Secretariat who pleaded anonymity confirmed the September 12 date to our Correspondent.
The source said: “Contrary to speculations in the social media on the intent of the NEC meeting, it was the party that wrote to the President to give an approval and date which Mr. President graciously approved and also suggested options of date in September, and that’s why Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje-led NWC settled for September.”
