APC Set to Name Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as New National Chairman: Full Profile
APC's New Leadership: The Rise of Nentawe Yilwatda The All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised to appoint Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, replacing Abdullahi Ganduje. Here's why this matters: ✅ Technocrat Choice: Engineer-turned-politician with INEC experience✅ Zoning Correction: Returns chairmanship to North Central✅ Religious Balance: Christian leader after Muslim-Muslim ticket criticism "The momentum is clearly with Nentawe" - APC insider Who Is Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda? 📜 Full Profile:• Born: August 8, 1968 (Plateau State)• Education: PhD in Digital Systems Engineering (UNN)• Career: INEC REC for Benue (2017-2021) APC Plateau guber candidate (2023) Current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs 🤝 Political Pedigree: Protégé of ex-Governor Simon Lalong Tinubu's 2023 Plateau campaign coordinator Why Yilwatda? The Political Calculus 🗳️ APC's Strategic Moves:1️⃣ Heals North Central Rift: Corrects Ganduje's controversial appointment2️⃣ Technocratic Appeal: Breaks from "career politician" mold3️⃣ 2027 Preparations: Strengthens party's intellectual base ⚠️ Potential Hurdle: Senator Tanko Al-Makura remains alternative candidate NEC meeting today to finalize decision Timeline to Leadership 📅 Recent Milestones:• 2021: Resigned as […]