UPDATES: Stage-by-stage account of APC National Convention as Party elections extends to second day
*Results of elections to be announced soon
The National Convention of the All Progressives Congress is in its second day with results expected to be announced later this morning.
On Saturday, a former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, was affirmed as the National Chairman of the party.
Mr Oshiomhole was one of about 26 contestants at the convention that were unopposed and affirmed by delegates before voting commenced for the remaining positions.
Despite heavy security, the presence of President Muhammadu Buhari, top government officials, leaders and key members of the APC, the convention like of many other bigger party in history was not without challenges.
First, it was delayed by an early morning rain and later the event was threatened by clashes between some delegates.
Stage by state account of activities at the event on Sunday is as follows:
9: 06 am: The counting of votes is almost completed after which the final result would be announced.
9:29 am: There have been some challenges getting delegates to settle down and security operatives have been called on a number of times to ensure delegates remain in their allotted sections. Having been at the venue for more than 24 hours, some of them have insisted that they needed to move around.
10: 45 am: President Muhammadu Buhari and the outgoing National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, have both arrived at the convention venue.
10:49 am: Only the results for one location is left to be counted and collated. It is expected that the final results would be announced within an hour.
11:00 am: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, are also back at the convention for its conclusion.
11:09 am: Sunday is another rainy day in Abuja and at the Eagles Square where the convention is being held, delegates have had to deal with light rain.
13:08 pm: President Buhari has left the venue of the convention. He is expected back within two hours for the announcement of the results.
