Breaking! Big Turn-out For APC NEC Meeting; Buhari, VP, Govs, Lawmakers Participate

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting called by a factional leader of the party, Victor Giadom witnessed a mass turn-out of leaders on Thursday.

Those in attendance include President Muhammadu Buhari, APC Governors, National Assembly leaders as well as some national and state party executive members.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is also in attendance.apc nec meeting

According to reports, the Executive Council chambers of the State House had been packed with attendees for the NEC.

Attendees include: Governors of Nasarawa, Niger, Jigawa, Pleateau, Imo, Kogi , Yobe , Gombe, Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Kwara, Kebbi, Kano and Ekiti are some of those present.

Also present are Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege; Deputy Speaker Idris Wase; House Leader, Hassan Dogowa and the Deputy Chief Whip, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Nnenna Ukeje

Buhari had on Wednesday, backed the Giadom-led NWC and unequivocally stated he will attend the meeting through presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu.

More to follow….

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