2027: APC will convert membership strength to victory, Yilwatda tells defectors

All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured party members that the ruling party will use its numerical strength and organizational capacity to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. This assurance was given at a meeting with the House of Representatives Aspirants Forum for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 in Abuja.

The APC boasts of more than 261,000 executive committee members nationwide, as well as a larger presence in governance roles than other political parties. Yilwatda emphasized the party's commitment to inclusivity, stating that it welcomes individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, education, religion, tribe, or disability.

He highlighted that the party fosters an environment where everyone feels included and valued. Yilwatda praised President Bola Tinubu as the most credible presidential candidate, urging party members to support his bid for a second term. He also commended the government's infrastructure projects, such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and rail connections, which he believes will bolster Nigeria's economic standing in West and Central Africa.

The APC chairman defended the Federal Government's student loan scheme, noting that the ₦20,000 monthly allowance provides crucial support to students from vulnerable backgrounds, potentially enabling them to become financially independent. Yilwatda reiterated the party's organizational prowess, asserting that the APC is the most organized political party and possesses the largest number of executive committee members compared to any other party.