Former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has been named by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress(APC) as acting national chairman of the party.
The development followed affirmation of the suspension of National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole by an Appeal Court.
Ajimobi has functioned as the National Deputy Chairman South of the party.
A statement by the Publicity Secretary Lanre Issa-Onilu said the elevation was in line with constitution of the party.
Meanwhile, the new acting Chairman of the party is said to be recovering from an ailment and is presently in Lagos.
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