The Chairman of the 2026 National Convention Security Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, General Chistopher Musa has stressed the need for a robust and coordinated security framework ahead of the party’s forthcoming National Convention.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the committee in Abuja the nation’s capital, General Musa welcomed members, representatives of security and intelligence agencies, party leaders as well as other stakeholders, describing the assignment as both significant and strategic.
He said; “The National Convention is one of the most critical events in the life of any political party. It is the platform through which the party renews its leadership structures, consolidates internal democracy and reinforces its vision for national development.”
General Musa noted that the APC convention would attract thousands of delegates, party leaders, government officials, and observers from across the country and beyond, making it imperative to put in place a comprehensive security arrangement.
“For a party of the stature and national reach of the APC, our National Convention will attract thousands of delegates, party leaders, government officials, and observers. Such a gathering presents complex security considerations that must be carefully anticipated and professionally managed,” he stated.
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According to him, “the committee has been tasked with developing a coordinated security framework to guarantee the safety of delegates, party leaders, invited dignitaries, media representatives, and all participants throughout the duration of the convention.”
“Our task is to develop and coordinate a comprehensive security framework that will guarantee the safety of delegates, party leaders, invited dignitaries, media representatives, and all other participants during the Convention,” he said.
General Musa emphasised the importance of collaboration among security and intelligence agencies.
“The success of our assignment will depend largely on our ability to work closely with the various security, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies responsible for maintaining law and order during the Convention,” he said.
General Musa urged members of the committee to approach the assignment with seriousness and professionalism, stressing that the security of participants and the integrity of the convention depend on the quality of the work undertaken by the committee.
“We must be proactive, meticulous, and collaborative in our planning and execution,” he said.