The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been a significant powerhouse in the Nigerian political place since its emergence in the dawn of 2013.

The APC was born out of a merger between three opposition political parties of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the time.

These political parties include the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).

As a prominent political party, the leadership of the APC has seen several changes over the years.

In this piece, we will explore the complete list of APC National Chairmen to date and their contributions to the party's growth and development.

1. Chief Bisi Akande (2013 - 2014)

The elder statesman and former governor of Osun State held the position of the national chairman of the APC briefly on an interim basis when the party was first formed.

He played a pivotal role in uniting various opposition parties to form a cohesive platform to challenge the ruling party at the time. His steady leadership set the foundation for the APC's future success, and he is still a party member.

2. Chief John Oyegun (2014 - 2018)

Chief John Oyegun is the party's longest-serving chairman since its formation in 2013. Following the APC's official registration as a political party in 2014, Chief John Oyegun became the first substantive National Chairman.

Under his leadership, the party made significant gains, winning the 2015 general elections and forming the government at the federal level. Oyegun's tenure saw the APC's expansion and consolidation of its position in Nigerian politics.

3. Comrade Adams Oshiomhole (2018 - 2020)

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, a former labour leader and governor, took over the reins of the APC in 2018. During his tenure, the party faced both successes and challenges.

Oshiomhole's strong-willed approach contributed to the APC's victory in several state-level elections, but internal disputes and factionalism also emerged within the party. This development led to his ouster as the chairman of the party.

4. Mai Mala Buni (2020-22)

Mai Mala Buni was famously known for his caretaker role as the party leader following the controversies and scandals that led to the ouster of Adams Oshiohmole, BBC pidgin reported. Following the dissolution of the National Working Committee, Mai Mala Buni became the acting Chairman and later became the substantive Chairman after the party's convention.

When he held the position, he was serving as the executive governor of Yobe State. His leadership has been marked by efforts to unite the party and enhance its electoral prospects.

5. Senator Abdullahi Adamu (2022 - 2023)

Arguably the most controversial of them all. Senator Abdullahi Adamu's emergence as national chairman was laced with many controversies and reservations following his long-term affiliations with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He once revealed that he did not support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential primaries of the APC.