The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections, following a comprehensive review of its structures nationwide. The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, made this announcement at a news conference in Maiduguri, Borno State, after a three-day retreat of the party's National Working Committee (NWC). The review covered the party's structures from national to polling unit levels.
According to Mr. Yilwatda, the assessment gave the party a "clean bill of health", indicating that the APC is strong and prepared for the 2027 elections. The NWC also passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other candidates who emerged from the party's primary elections. This move is expected to boost the party's morale and unity ahead of the elections.
To further strengthen the party, the NWC will intensify reconciliation efforts at the state, local government, and ward levels to address internal differences. Mr. Yilwatda urged state chapters that had yet to establish reconciliation committees to do so, emphasizing that this initiative would help consolidate the party ahead of the elections. This move aims to promote party unity and cohesion.
The APC National Chairman also disclosed that the NWC would take an active role in engagements and campaign activities aimed at communicating the policies and programmes of the Tinubu administration to Nigerians. This effort seeks to promote the party's agenda and achievements to the electorate. By doing so, the party aims to increase its visibility and popularity.
The party's performance in recent off-cycle and by-elections was also reviewed, with the NWC expressing satisfaction with the APC's showing. Notably, the party recorded victories in Ogun and Delta states, where it had previously not won elections. This development is seen as a boost to the party's electoral fortunes.
Furthermore, Mr. Yilwatda cited the party's success in recent elections, where it won four out of five contests conducted the previous week. Although the party lost one election, its performance was described as strong. This achievement is expected to enhance the party's confidence and momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
Finally, the APC National Chairman commended the Borno government for hosting the retreat and thanked newsmen for their coverage. He also condoled with the government and people of Niger over the death of 37 miners. The party's declaration of readiness for the 2027 elections marks a significant milestone in its preparations for the next general elections.
Key points
- APC has reviewed its structures nationwide, giving it a "clean bill of health" ahead of 2027 general elections.
- Party to intensify reconciliation efforts at state, local government, and ward levels to address internal differences.
- APC won four out of five recent elections, with its performance described as strong in the lost election.
