APC inaugurates state and local government executives in Nigeria

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•Rufus Bature was reelected as APC chairman in Plateau state on March 4, 2026.
•Benue APC experienced a crisis with Alia and Akume factions conducting parallel congresses on the same day.
•Jigawa APC elected a new state chairman along with 35 other executives on March 4, 2026.
•APC directed the swearing-in of all state and local government executives nationwide following consensus polls.
•Several defecting governors have influenced the appointment of new state chairmen within the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Benue APC factions resolve their parallel congress dispute the party could unify its leadership in Benue, strengthening APC's electoral prospects in the state for 2027.

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Plateau APC reelects Rufus Bature as chairperson at state congress AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Benue APC crisis deepens as Alia, Akume factions hold parallel congresses AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Bature emerges APC Chairman in Plateau AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) inaugurated newly elected state and local government executives across Nigeria following consensus polls. This formalizes leadership in key states including Plateau, Benue, and Jigawa, affecting party control ahead of the 2027 elections. The process also highlights ongoing factional disputes in Benue where parallel congresses were held.