Prince Diran Iyantan has assumed office as the National Vice Chairman, South-West, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), promising to strengthen the party’s organisation and promote unity across the six states in the region.

Iyantan’s appointment was ratified by the APC leadership following the resignation of Hon. Isaacs Kekemeke, who secured the party’s ticket to contest the Ondo South Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections.

In a statement marking his assumption of office and Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, Iyantan said he would work with party leaders, elected representatives, stakeholders and grassroots members to build a stronger and more cohesive APC in the South-West.

He called on party members in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states to strengthen unity, discipline, communication and cooperation, urging stakeholders to place the broader interests of the party and the region above individual differences.

“My assumption of this responsibility is a commitment to serve the South-West and strengthen the bonds that hold our party together. I will work with our leaders and members across the six states to promote consultation, cooperation, reconciliation and effective party organisation,” he said.

Iyantan also congratulated the South-West governors and other leaders on their contributions to the development of the region, while expressing support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reform agenda.

He said the Federal Government’s focus on productive employment, industrial growth, agriculture, infrastructure and enterprise was particularly relevant to the South-West, given the region’s commercial activities, entrepreneurial base, agricultural potential and industrial capacity.

The APC national vice chairman said the South-West had an important role to play in the national conversation and urged the region to remain engaged in efforts aimed at expanding opportunities and improving the living conditions of Nigerians.

On the 2027 general elections, Iyantan said the South-West APC would continue its preparations in line with the party’s constitution, electoral timetable and decisions of its appropriate organs.

He described the forthcoming elections as an important test of the party’s organisational capacity and urged APC structures across the region to remain focused, united and adequately prepared.

Iyantan also called for peaceful political engagement and continued commitment to democratic values and national unity, expressing confidence that greater cooperation among party members would strengthen the APC’s structure ahead of the 2027 elections.