Leaders of the North Central chapter of the All Progressives Congress have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
The endorsement was announced on Wednesday at the party’s regional congress in Lafia and was unanimously adopted by stakeholders across the zone.
The motion was moved by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and seconded by Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State, before being approved through a voice vote.
Akume described the decision as strategic, emphasising the region’s role in national unity and political stability.
“This is one zone that can boast of APC’s progressive governance across the board—Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Plateau and by extension, the FCT; you have every reason to be proud of yourselves,” he said.
He expressed confidence in the region’s electoral strength ahead of 2027, adding, “Nigeria is moving towards another election cycle; with the calibre of politicians and grassroots leaders I have seen here, I have no doubt that when votes are counted in 2027, the North Central will deliver the highest number of votes.”
Akume, however, urged party members to intensify mobilisation efforts. “Do not sleep; you must toil and sweat as if we control only 10 states, so that our victory will be huge and indisputable,” he said.
He also pointed to economic indicators as signs of progress, stating, “Where we are today—$51 billion in foreign reserves—is a huge mark of achievement and celebration.”
In his remarks, Governor Sule said reforms under the current administration had improved the states’ financial capacity.
“As a result of these reforms, some of us are carrying out projects without borrowing a penny; for that reason, I second the motion to adopt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as our sole candidate for 2027,” he said.
The congress was attended by Governors, Ministers and party stakeholders from across the North Central zone.
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