The All Progressives Congress (APC) has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Vice President Kashim Shettima, as well as all party candidates in the 2027 general elections. This was announced by the party's national chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, after a three-day retreat in Maiduguri, Borno State. The retreat, themed "Strengthening Party Organization, Unity and Electoral Readiness Towards 2027," was attended by the party's National Working Committee, state chairmen, and other stakeholders.
According to Yilwatda, Nigerians who have benefited from President Tinubu's policies will support his bid for a second term in the 2027 elections. He cited examples of people who will likely support the President, including labourers, market women, food sellers, vendors, and drivers who use roads constructed under Tinubu's administration. The President's Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on macroeconomic restructuring, infrastructure expansion, and social interventions, has been well-received by Nigerians.
The APC National Strategic Retreat was held from Thursday, 24th to Saturday, 26th September 2026, in Maiduguri. Discussions at the retreat focused on reviewing and strengthening the party's activities, structures, and electoral preparedness ahead of the 2027 campaigns. The party's leadership is optimistic about its chances in the upcoming elections, citing recent victories in Enugu and other states.
Yilwatda expressed his satisfaction with the party's performance in recent elections, commending Nigerians for their support over the last three years. He urged party members and supporters to back the APC in 2027, saying President Tinubu deserved a second term. The national chairman also condoled with the people of Niger State over the death of 37 miners in a recent incident.
The APC national chairman noted that the retreat showed that the party was "strong and healthy" ahead of the 2027 elections. He attributed this to the party's efforts to review its performance and strengthen its structures. Yilwatda urged the party leadership at the state and local government levels to constitute reconciliation committees to resolve internal differences and work towards the party's success.
Yilwatda commended the Borno State Government and its people for hosting the three-day retreat. He expressed his gratitude to the state government for its hospitality and support. The retreat provided a platform for party stakeholders to discuss and strategize on how to achieve success in the 2027 elections.
The APC's vote of confidence in President Tinubu and VP Shettima is a significant development ahead of the 2027 elections. The party's leadership is confident that its policies and programmes will resonate with Nigerians, leading to a successful re-election bid. With its renewed focus on party organization, unity, and electoral readiness, the APC is poised to make a strong showing in the upcoming elections.
Key points
- The APC has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and VP Kashim Shettima for the 2027 elections.
- Nigerians who have benefited from President Tinubu's policies are expected to support his re-election bid.
- The APC is focusing on strengthening its party organization, unity, and electoral readiness ahead of the 2027 elections.
