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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 elections during the APC National Summit in Abuja.
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The endorsement, led by APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and backed by governors and National Assembly leaders.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made during the APC National Summit held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja on Thursday.
APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, made the declaration on behalf of the party’s National Working Committee, stating: “As the Chairman of the party and as the only recognized platform to field a candidate in any election, I hereby affirm the endorsement of the President.”
This endorsement was reinforced by party stakeholders including state governors, federal lawmakers, and party chieftains, who praised Tinubu’s leadership and policies. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, moved the motion which was seconded by Kaduna Governor Uba Sani. “We are united in our support for President Tinubu. He remains the best candidate to lead the country through this critical period,” Uzodimma said.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio, joined by House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, echoed the endorsement. Akpabio noted: “Despite the difficult 2023 election, President Tinubu has repositioned Nigeria on a path to growth. I see a clear momentum in his favor for 2027.”
Speaker Abbas also praised Tinubu’s economic reforms, calling them “transformative” and credited them for improved GDP and investor confidence.
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President Tinubu, responding to the endorsement, expressed confidence in the party’s direction and in securing re-election. “The endorsement today – the ‘carry go’ expression – I know road. We will lead you to the promised land. The resuscitation of the Nigerian economy is on course,” he said.
He also assured party loyalists that more opportunities would emerge: “To many of you I have not offered political positions – be patient, many things are coming.” On opposition defections,Tinubu added: “You don’t blame a people bailing out of a sinking ship… Welcome to the progressives.”
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