The local wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja experienced major disruptions on Friday.
Naija News reports that the disruption was caused by members of the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) travelling to Abuja ahead of the party’s National Convention.
The convention, scheduled for Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Eagles Square, is expected to host over 8,000 delegates, including President Bola Tinubu and members of his cabinet.
APC members from Lagos were seen arriving at the airport in coordinated Ankara attire from as early as 6:00 am
Prominent figures among the group include former Senate Minority Whip and Governance Advisory Council (GAC) member, Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, elder statesman and GAC member, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, as well as several other notable party leaders.
Meanwhile, the Eagle Square in Abuja, venue of the 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was bustling with activity on Friday morning as final preparations were completed ahead of the event, scheduled to commence on March 27.
The square has been decorated with the party’s colours, red, green, white and blue, as organisers put finishing touches on the stage and other facilities ahead of the gathering.
Party flags have been hoisted across the venue, fluttering in the sunny but breezy morning weather.
Areas designated for voting have also been arranged, with pavilions set up and clearly marked for delegates from each state of the federation.
According to APC officials, more than 8,000 delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are expected to attend the convention.
The delegates will be led by President Bola Tinubu, alongside 31 state governors and members of the Federal Executive Council.
Security personnel drawn from several agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, were stationed around the venue to ensure safety.
All roads leading to Eagle Square were barricaded and placed under tight security control.
Vehicular movement in the area was diverted, forcing many residents of the Federal Capital Territory to trek to their workplaces.
Members of the Convention Venue Committee, chaired by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, were also seen inspecting preparations at the venue.
The ruling party has indicated that it will adopt a consensus approach in selecting officials during the convention, which it says demonstrates unity and internal cohesion.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, outlined plans and expectations for the two-day event.
Idris, who also serves as Co-Chairman of the convention’s Media and Publicity Committee, said the party was fully prepared for the exercise.
The minister urged members of the publicity committee to work together to ensure effective communication throughout the convention.
“A lot of sacrifice is expected from all, in line with the party’s vision for a united and disciplined approach to communicating to Nigerians,” he said.
He also stressed the need for party members to uphold internal democratic values.
“As party members, we must reflect a significant attribute of our president,” Idris said.
According to him, the convention represents an important milestone for the party as it seeks to strengthen its internal structures and democratic processes.
