2027: APC campaign council member vows to mobilise women for Tinubu

Mary Idele, a women's rights advocate and politician, has been appointed as Secretary of the Women Mobilisation Directorate of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council. This appointment was made with the aim of effectively mobilising Nigerian women for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 presidential campaign.

Expressing her gratitude for the confidence bestowed upon her, Idele highlighted her experience in grassroots mobilisation, women empowerment, and organisational coordination. She emphasised the importance of building a broad-based network to connect with women across the country, stating that sustained engagement at the community and grassroots levels would be vital for the campaign's success.

In her statement, Idele thanked President Tinubu for the trust placed in her and accepted the responsibility with humility and a sense of duty. She pledged to collaborate with women leaders, party officials, and other stakeholders to strengthen the campaign's coordination and participation. Her goal is to work with women across Nigeria to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and deepen engagement, ensuring that the women's wing of the campaign council delivers effectively on its mandate.

Idele affirmed that the directorate would focus on building a strong mobilisation machinery to take the campaign message to women in communities and local government areas nationwide. She stressed that the campaign would necessitate collective effort, strategic planning, and ongoing interaction with women, who she considers a crucial constituency in Nigeria's electoral politics.

The appointment of Idele coincides with the APC's intensified political activity in preparation for the 2027 general election. The ruling party is striving to consolidate its structures and broaden support for Tinubu's re-election. Given the size and influence of women within Nigeria's electorate and their role in community-level political organisation, women mobilisation is expected to play a significant role in the campaign strategy.