2027: Admit govt’s challenges, APC chairman tells campaign council

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, addressed the party’s Presidential Campaign Council on Wednesday, urging them to acknowledge the Federal Government’s challenges while campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. At the inauguration held at the State House Banquet Hall, Yilwatda emphasized the importance of presenting the administration’s achievements alongside the ongoing work and future vision.

He highlighted the APC’s campaign strategy, which rests on a record of progress, an honest assessment of challenges, and a credible vision for the future. According to Yilwatda, the party seeks to convince Nigerians to support Tinubu's re-election by demonstrating the administration’s commitment to reform and development priorities.

The council, he said, must communicate the significance of completed infrastructure projects, such as roads, power projects, gas projects, railways, ports, agricultural infrastructure, and digital connectivity, which are essential for productivity, commerce, and employment. Yilwatda also stressed the need for women’s meaningful participation and leadership in the campaign, and for campaign activities to be accessible and inclusive for persons with disabilities.

The APC, named on August 22 with Tinubu as chairman, plans to launch its campaign in Kaduna on October 24, followed by stops in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Maiduguri, Borno State, leading up to the January 16, 2027 presidential election.