APC names Nabena acting spokesman

The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the appointment of the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, as acting National Publicity of the party. The party has, however, cancelled the state congress earlier conducted in Cross River state, saying the conduct was not in conformity with the party’s guidelines and constitution.
Nabena’s appointment followed the resignation of the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who defected to the PDP.
In a letter of appointment signed yesterday in Abuja by the National Secretary of the APC, Hon.
Mai Mala Buni, addressed to Yekini Nabena, it said: “ I write to convey the resolution of the National Working Committee reached at its 34th Regular Meeting of 1st August, 2018, mandating you to resume duty as the Acting National Publicity Secretary with immediate effect.
“This development is sequel to the resignation from the party by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi as the National Publicity Secretary.
“While wishing you success in your services to the party, please accept the assurances of our highest regards.” Meanwhile the NWC has upheld the conduct of the ward and local government area congresses in the state which was observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In resolution signed by the National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the National Secretary, Hon.
Mai Mala Buni shortly after a meeting of the NWC yesterday, it said: “ the National Working Committee at its meeting of 1st August, 2018 has reviewed the conduct of the congresses in Cross River state.”