2027: Tinubu inaugurates campaign council, says governance won’t take back seat

President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council on Wednesday in Abuja. During the ceremony, the President indicated that he will not accompany the council to every campaign event or rally ahead of the 2027 general election. According to Punch, Daily Post Nigeria, and Punch Nigeria, Tinubu stated he intends to prioritize governance, economic obligations, and efforts to attract long-term investors.

Tinubu noted that the rigors of campaigning should not interfere with his responsibility to run the country, expressing agreement with concerns that electioneering could become a distraction. He told council members that he would be unable to attend every outing due to the nation's financial commitments, specifically mentioning obligations to American creditors.

Premium Times reported that the President emphasized that the responsibilities of his office would continue uninterrupted as the country requires sustained attention to pressing national priorities.

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