APC Endorses Tinubu For Second Term, Declares Him Sole Candidate for 2027
All the major organs of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office in 2027.
...Party's Governors, NASS members too
All the major organs of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office in 2027.
The party's governors under the umbrella of the Progressives Governors' Forum, NGF and APC members in the National Assembly, NASS, among other arms of the party also, endorsed Tinubu for the presidential election.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, explained that the members of the APC in the National Assembly, endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the sole APC candidate, for 2027 , following his wisdom and performance so far, which he further noted had set the country on the path of growth and development.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, explained that the members of the APC in the National Assembly, endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the sole APC candidate, for 2027 , following his wisdom and performance so far, which he further noted had set the country on the path of growth and development.
The endorsements were made during the APC National Summit held in Abuja, just as Tinubu marked his second year in office.
The motion to endorse Tinubu was moved by Akpabio and seconded by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abass,
"Abass declared his support on behalf of all 109 senators, 360 members of the House of Representatives, as well as the 36 state assembly speakers and their members."
The NASS endorsement followed a similar move earlier in the day by the Progressive Governors’ Forum, led by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who also declared Tinubu as the APC’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Akpabio emphasized that members of the NASS and Nigerians at the grassroots were pleased with President Tinubu’s leadership, adding that the lawmakers had “never had it so good.”
"Abass declared his support on behalf of all 109 senators, 360 members of the House of Representatives, as well as the 36 state assembly speakers and their members."
The NASS endorsement followed a similar move earlier in the day by the Progressive Governors’ Forum, led by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who also declared Tinubu as the APC’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Akpabio emphasized that members of the NASS and Nigerians at the grassroots were pleased with President Tinubu’s leadership, adding that the lawmakers had “never had it so good.”
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, had said Nigeria is on the right path. Nigerians can also see the results. Because you have handled a difficult job well, the people want to reward you with a second term.
Tinubu, who was declared winner of the February 2023 presidential election, had his victory upheld in courts despite legal challenges from his main rivals, who alleged electoral fraud He maintains that the election was free and fair.
Meanwhile, the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has welcomed Tinubu's endorsement on behalf of the party’s National Working Committee, saying, . “We hereby affirm the various endorsements and declare President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate of the APC for 2027."
According to to him, the party wanted Tinubu to continue his economic reforms, including the removal of petrol subsidy and unification of the exchange rate, which the government insists are necessary to stabilise the economy.
Several ministers also used the occasion to highlight achievements under the current administration, despite growing concerns over persistent insecurity, including terrorism and banditry.
Tinubu, who is constitutionally eligible for a second and final term, dismissed criticism and predicted more defections from the opposition to the ruling party. “That is the game,” he said.
Several ministers also used the occasion to highlight achievements under the current administration, despite growing concerns over persistent insecurity, including terrorism and banditry.
Tinubu, who is constitutionally eligible for a second and final term, dismissed criticism and predicted more defections from the opposition to the ruling party. “That is the game,” he said.
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