2027 presidency: Votes of opposition combined will be too small compared to APC – Masari

Alhaji Ibrahim Masari, the Special Adviser to the President on Political and Other Matters, assured President Bola Tinubu that the combined votes of opposition parties in the 2027 presidential election would be significantly smaller compared to the All Progressives Congress (APC). During the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Masari pledged to mobilize substantial support for the President and emphasized the importance of grassroots engagement, party discipline, and delivering tangible outcomes.

Masari stated that the opposition's combined votes would not be sufficient to match the council's objectives and urged members to focus their efforts on engaging with voters across the country. Masari cautioned against excessive meetings, unfounded electoral claims, and promises without evidence from grassroots sources. He called for eliminating internal disputes, inflammatory rhetoric, and personal conflicts within the campaign.

Masari also advised the campaign's Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, to ensure unity, coordination, and consistent messaging throughout the council. The campaign should focus on articulating the administration's strategies in fiscal restructuring, education, healthcare, and infrastructure development, addressing Nigerians' concerns with facts and evidence.

Masari stressed the importance of adhering to democratic principles, refuting false information, and pursuing policy-focused campaigns. He urged Nigerians to scrutinize campaign promises critically and participate in the electoral process constructively.