By Our Reporter

In what political observers are calling a potentially pivotal moment for the All Progressives Congress (APC), two influential figures within the party held a closed-door meeting today in Abuja, stirring speculation about the future direction of the ruling party.

Hon. Dr. Aliyu Bello, the APC Chairman in Nasarawa State and the current Governing Board Chairman of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), met with Senator Umaru Tanko Almakura, a former governor of Nasarawa State and recently appointed Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The details of the meeting remain undisclosed, but political insiders suggest it could be part of broader strategic consultations as the APC prepares for internal leadership restructuring.

Senator Almakura, a seasoned political figure known for his grassroots appeal and administrative experience, is reportedly eyeing the position of National Chairman of the APC. This comes on the heels of the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, whose exit has left a vacuum at the top of the party’s leadership hierarchy.

The meeting between Bello and Almakura comes at a time of heightened political activity within the APC, as factions and interest groups begin aligning in anticipation of a possible National Convention. Nasarawa State, long considered a stronghold of the party, could play a decisive role in determining the party’s next national leader. Both Bello and Almakura carry considerable influence in Nasarawa state and beyond.

Though no official statement was released following the meeting, the political significance of the encounter is hard to overlook. As APC stakeholders and observers await clarity on the party’s future leadership, today’s meeting is likely to fuel further discussions on Almakura’s ambitions and the role Aliyu Bello may play in shaping the party’s next chapter.

Whether this is the beginning of a coordinated leadership bid or a routine consultation between political allies remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the battle for the soul of the APC is already underway—and today’s quiet talks in Abuja may echo loudly in the weeks to come.

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