Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention scheduled for March 26–27, 2026, the immediate past Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party in Enugu State, Ben Nwoye, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy National Chairman (South) .
Nwoye announced his ambition during a telephone interview on Sunday, unveiling key members of his campaign structure and outlining his vision for the party if elected.
According to him, Hon. Timothy Amah has been appointed as the Director-General of his campaign organisation, with directors already designated across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
“Hon. Timothy Amah will serve as the DG of the campaign team. I’ve also appointed directors for all the six geopolitical zones as well as Directors-General for youth and women mobilisation,” Nwoye said.
He confirmed that his campaign office is already operational in Abuja as consultations intensify ahead of the party’s convention.
“Our campaign office is up and running in Abuja. We’re going to serve the good people of APC and ensure the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates,” he stated.
The former state party chairman said his ambition is driven by a commitment to strengthen the APC’s political structure across Southern Nigeria and deliver electoral victories for the party.
“We’ll use our network to mobilise the entire Southern Nigeria,” he declared.
Nwoye called on party leaders and stakeholders across the country to rally behind his candidacy and work together to position the APC for future electoral dominance.
“I’m calling for the support of all the governors, members of the National Assembly and every member of the party to come together so that we can form a formidable team that will rout the opposition in the South decisively,” he said.
He revealed that he and his team would soon obtain the party’s nomination forms, with the sale of forms running from March 12 to March 23, 2026, as announced by the party’s National Working Committee .
“We’ll be picking up our forms soon. I’m confident that I have the support of my state, and I’m also calling for the support of all members of the APC nationwide,” Nwoye added.
Highlighting his credentials, the APC chieftain said his years of service at different levels of party leadership have prepared him for the national role.
“We have the experience and exposure, having served as chairman of the party and as Secretary of the Forum of APC State Chairmen for eight years,” he stated.
He also recalled his recent role as caretaker committee chairman in Enugu State, which he said helped stabilise the party and ensured peaceful internal processes.
“I came back to serve again as caretaker committee chairman where we united the party and conducted the most peaceful state congress. I believe it’s time to move to a higher stage to serve my party,” Nwoye said.
The APC national convention is scheduled to hold from March 26 to 27, 2026, preceded by zonal congresses on March 25, 2026 . The National Convention Central Coordination Committee, chaired by former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari, has already commenced preparations to ensure a smooth and credible convention .
Party leaders will at the convention elect new members of the National Working Committee, including the position of Deputy National Chairman (South) being contested by Nwoye.