Nigeria, April 15 -- The All Progressive Congress (APC) reopened its national secretariat in Abuja on Monday after a five-day closure to mourn its National Director of Administration, Lateef Adeniji.

When PREMIUM TIMES visited the secretariat located in the Wuse District of the federal capital, some staff members were noticed carrying out their official duties.

Others were also spotted signing the condolence register opened in honour of the departed party's chieftain. The register was placed with the deceased's picture on a table by the entrance to the building called "Buhari House."

The ruling APC had closed the secretariat to mourn the director, who was recently killed by kidnappers.

"The National Secretary has approved the closure ...