It is time for introspection by the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the activities of those elected on its platform at the Federal and subnational levels.

The performance of the Tinubu Administration, including that of governors after two years, will come under the searchlight at a summit billed for the Banquet Hall at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will rally the party behind his Renewed Hope Agenda (RHA) and the bold reforms of his administration in a speech that will define the summit, which is the first of its kind in the 11-year history of the APC.

Performance in key areas such as Health and Social Welfare, Works and Infrastructure, Finance and Economy and Internal Security will be critically examined.

It will also “serve as a mid-term assessment of the administration’s policies and programmes”.

“The intention is to see to what extent we have met our electioneering promises to Nigerians and look into the areas of improvement in the next two years before the curtains drop on the first term,” a top party official said last night.

The APC is putting together arrangements which has over 2,500 participants, including members of the Federal Executive Council, governors, ministers, special advisers, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, former governors and lawmakers and party leaders led by National Chairman Alhaji Umar Ganduje.

Heads of government agencies will also participate.

A source said former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, a professor of law, is expected to play an active role at the event.

Some of those to speak at the summit are Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, Nigeria Governors Forum chair AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq, Progressives Governors Forum chair Hope Uzodimma, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume and Ganduje.

Ministers Mohammed Idris (Information) will give an overview, while Muhammad Ali Pate (Health), Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Interior), Dave Umahi (Works) and Olawale Edun (Finance) will lay bare the activities of their ministries for review.

Ribadu will give an insight into the battle against insurgency and banditry, and Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman will deliver a paper on policy formulation.

It was learnt that a panel of discussants who will dissect the ministers’ presentations will include Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule; Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele; House of Representatives Leader Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, and Senator Binta Masi Garba.

APC publicity secretary Felix Morka said last night that the meeting is the first of such in the party’s history.

A former lawmaker, Otuekong Sunny Jackson Udoh has advised Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umoh Eno to show wisdom and magnanimity after his triumph at the Supreme Court last Thursday.
Gov Umo Eno
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sparked speculation over a potential political realignment after openly questioning the viability of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a platform for his political aspirations beyond 2027.

Speaking at a constituency outreach meeting on Tuesday in Ikot Akpankuk, Ukanafun Local Government Area, the governor likened the PDP to a faulty aircraft, suggesting he might consider boarding a “different plane” to reach his political destination—an analogy many interpret as a hint at defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“If you wanted to travel with Ibom Airline, and on the verge of taking off, it developed a fault that won’t enable it to fly, won’t you board the next available plane to take you to your destination?” Eno asked, addressing a large crowd at the Town Square meeting for the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency.

His remarks come amid growing concerns over internal disunity and instability within the PDP, exacerbated by recent defections, including that of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the APC.

Despite raising concerns about the PDP’s direction, Governor Eno called on his supporters to remain committed to the goals of his administration, emphasizing that service delivery remains his top priority.

As part of the engagement, the governor distributed empowerment packages to more than 400 constituents. The distribution included Traders and Farmers Grants, substantial MSME funding, and equipment support. Specifically, 154 traders received grants, 116 farmers were supported, four individuals received N5 million each for business development, and 131 benefitted from equipment support.

In his remarks, Governor Eno urged beneficiaries to utilize the funds responsibly and cautioned against investing in Ponzi schemes or other non-productive ventures.

“We need to meet with the people from time to time. Governance doesn’t end at elections,” he said. “We’re here to listen, to assess your needs, and to let you know what we’ve done and what we plan to do.”

Eno also revealed that the administration had so far covered four of the state’s 10 federal constituencies in this engagement drive and assured that all would be completed in time to incorporate their needs into the 2026 budget.

“We will review your requests and prioritize based on available resources. What we can’t do now will be considered in future budgets,” he added. “This government belongs to the people—it is for you, with you, and by you.”

Governor Eno has not formally declared any party switch, but his comments have intensified political discussions about the evolving dynamics within Akwa Ibom and the national opposition landscape.