The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence in its leadership, passing a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections. This decision was made during the party's 195th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting and National Strategic Retreat, which took place in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, from Thursday, September 24, to Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, read the communiqué at the end of the three-day gathering, stating that the party's internal structures showed it remained united and prepared for the 2027 elections. Yilwatda expressed his trust in the party's strength, health, and preparedness, saying it was "oiled for the 2027 General Elections." The national chairman also announced the NWC's unconditional endorsement of Tinubu and Shettima as the party's presidential ticket.
The party's decision reflects its assessment of its internal structures and preparations for the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda stated that the APC passed a vote of confidence on Tinubu and Shettima, alongside all other candidates produced through its primary election processes. The party defended the quality of its candidates across all elective posts nationwide, believing they were the most pedigreed, acceptable, and prepared to serve the people of Nigeria.
To address internal squabbles and aggrieved party members, the NWC resolved to deepen peacebuilding initiatives across the country. The party mandated lower organs to set up localized peace committees, with Yilwatda stressing the need for reconciliation at all levels. The effort to constitute reconciliation committees at the state, local government, and ward levels will be intensified, with the national chairman encouraging state chapters to constitute these committees where not already done.
The APC also resolved that national party officers would take an active, visible role in driving the election campaigns across the country. The National Working Committee will lead the campaign from the front, engaging in all party activities to ensure total victory for all its candidates in the forthcoming general elections. This move aims to align strategies for President Tinubu's re-election bid and broader electoral success for the party in 2027.
The three-day retreat, themed "Strengthening Party Organization, Unity and Electoral Readiness Towards 2027," brought together members of the NWC, state chairmen, and key stakeholders from across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The high-level meeting aimed to strengthen party organization, unity, and electoral readiness ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key stakeholders at the retreat included members of the NWC, state chairmen, and party leaders from across Nigeria. The APC's move to pass a vote of confidence in Tinubu and Shettima demonstrates its commitment to presenting a united front ahead of the 2027 elections. The party's efforts to reconcile internal differences and strengthen its organization are seen as crucial steps towards achieving electoral success.
Key points
- The APC has passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- The party has directed its lower organs to set up localized peace committees to address internal squabbles and aggrieved party members.
- National party officers will take an active role in driving the election campaigns across the country to ensure total victory for all APC candidates.
