The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has resolved to lead the party's campaign and engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections to secure victory for all its candidates. This decision was made at the party's National Strategic Retreat in Maiduguri, Borno State, where the NWC also held its 195th meeting. The retreat, themed "Strengthening Party Organisation, Unity and Electoral Readiness Towards 2027," was attended by APC state chairmen and other party stakeholders from across the 36 states.
The APC Governors Forum had earlier resolved not to support or endorse any political arrangement capable of weakening the party or its candidates. In a communiqué read by its chairman, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, the forum said its members would support only candidates officially sponsored by the APC. This move comes amid a disagreement between APC governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his Rainbow Coalition, which supports President Bola Tinubu while allowing support for candidates of other political parties.
The NWC also passed a vote of confidence in Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and other APC candidates for the 2027 elections. This move is seen as a show of solidarity with the party's leaders and a determination to work together to achieve victory in the upcoming elections. The NWC's decision to lead the party's campaign and other engagements aims to ensure victory for its candidates in the forthcoming general elections.
The NWC further resolved to reconcile aggrieved leaders and members at the state, local government and ward levels as part of efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the elections. According to the communiqué, "We resolved that we must continue to make reconciliation where we need to make reconciliation at all levels." This move is aimed at promoting party unity and preventing internal conflicts that could affect the party's performance in the elections.
The retreat was an opportunity for APC stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening the party's organisation and improving its electoral readiness. The party's national leaders and state chairmen brainstormed on ways to promote party unity, improve candidate selection, and enhance the party's campaign efforts. The outcome of the retreat is expected to shape the party's approach to the 2027 elections.
The disagreement between APC governors and Minister Nyesom Wike over his Rainbow Coalition has sparked concerns about the party's internal cohesion. Wike's coalition supports President Bola Tinubu while allowing support for candidates of other political parties, a move that has been opposed by the APC Governors Forum. The NWC's decision to campaign for all APC candidates is seen as a move to assert the party's authority and promote unity.
The APC's approach to the 2027 elections will be shaped by the outcomes of its National Strategic Retreat and the NWC's decisions. The party's ability to promote unity, improve its organisational strength, and enhance its electoral readiness will be crucial in determining its success in the upcoming elections. The NWC's commitment to leading the party's campaign and engagements is a key step in this direction.
Key points
- APC NWC resolves to lead party's campaign for 2027 elections amid disagreement with Minister Nyesom Wike over Rainbow Coalition.
- NWC passes vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and other APC candidates.
- APC NWC aims to reconcile aggrieved leaders and members to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
