On March 19, 2026, in Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress announced that its South-West Zonal Congress will take place on March 25, 2026, at Onikan Stadium in Lagos, as part of preparations to strengthen its internal structure ahead of future political activities.
The party disclosed this through its South-West leadership while addressing members and stakeholders.
The zonal leaders, including Isaacs Kekemeke, Vincent Bewaji, and Lateef Ibirogba, called on accredited delegates to arrive early and follow all guidelines set for the exercise. They stated that the congress will begin at 9:00 a.m. and is part of wider efforts approved by the party’s national leadership to reorganise its structure across the country.
The party explained that the gathering will serve as a platform to review its performance in the South-West region and bring members together. It also aims to prepare the party for upcoming elections and strengthen unity among its members.
The leadership listed those expected at the congress, including current and former zonal executives, governors from the region, members of the National Assembly, state lawmakers, party chairmen, and members of key national organs such as the National Executive Committee and National Caucus.
The party also stated that security and logistics have been arranged to manage the event and ensure that everything runs smoothly. It added that the presence of many stakeholders shows the importance of the congress in shaping the party’s direction in the region.
The South-West, which includes Lagos State, Ogun State, Oyo State, Osun State, Ondo State, and Ekiti State, remains an important region for the party.
The congress is expected to help build stronger ties among members and prepare the party for future political contests.