Supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, July 29, held a grand welcome rally in honour of the party’s newly appointed National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja.

Naijaonpoint reports that the event, which drew a jubilant crowd of party loyalists, was organised by party stalwart Hon. Marlin Daniel and was attended by members of the National Working Committee (NWC).

A post shared on the APC’s official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle confirmed the rally and praised the enthusiasm of supporters.

“The new APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on Tuesday, received jubilant Party supporters in a grand welcome rally organised by Party stalwart, Hon. Marlin Daniel at the Party’s National Secretariat. Other members of the National Working Committee were present,” the statement read.

In another post, the party also confirmed that members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Gapyil Daniel, paid a solidarity visit to the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, at the Party’s National Secretariat, following the National Chairman’s recent election.

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Naijaonpoint reports that the presence of key NWC members at the event signalled strong internal support for Prof. Yilwatda’s leadership as he begins his tenure at the helm of the party’s affairs.

The former university professor and technocrat, who was recently appointed to steer the party’s national leadership, is expected to play a crucial role in strategic planning ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The rally marks his first major public appearance since assuming office, underscoring the optimism among APC supporters and leaders for his tenure.