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Convention: APC CECPC Notifies Of Key Constitutional Amendment

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4 years ago

February 11, 2022

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Convention: APC CECPC Notifies Of Key Constitutional Amendment

APC

Ahead of the February 26 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee has notified members of the party of the proposed amendment to its constitution in line with the statute of the party.

Among Key Amendments, was the provision for a National Advisory Council to replace the Board of Trustees as well new constitutional provision creating Zonal Congress.

Article 30 (iii) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Constitution provided for the leadership to served a notice of proposed amendments to the Party’s Constitution on members of the National Convention at least fourteen (14) days before the date of the National Convention at which the proposed amendments are to be considered.

According to a statement signed by Senator John James Akpanudedehe, Secretary of the party, a draft proposal adopted from the recommendation of the Prof Tahir Mamma led Constitutional Review Committee suggests a broad amendment to address the following areas the constitution of APC, namely

*Clarify ambiguities in the Constitution
*Fill gaps that became apparent

*Recognize and expand platforms for the participation of critical groups such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities

*Replace the Board of Trustees (BoT) under a new title called National Advisory Council with streamlined memberships and clear powers and functions

*Create zonal congresses

*Clarify powers of National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC)

*Clearer accountability by organs of the party

*Create New organs for the efficient administration of the party