2027: North-Central APC endorses Tinubu’s second term bid

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has officially declared its full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition, citing significant achievements in governance.

In a statement released after a strategic meeting in Abuja, the Forum, chaired by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, commended Tinubu’s leadership, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development, security, and inclusive appointments.

The group asserted that since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, no administration has delivered as many benefits to the North-Central region as Tinubu’s.

This endorsement comes amidst criticism from the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), which have expressed dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s policies, citing ongoing socio-economic challenges and suggesting support for a northern presidential candidate in 2027.

Despite the opposition, the North-Central APC Forum expressed confidence in Tinubu’s ability to revamp the economy, pointing to recent improvements as evidence of his policies’ success.

“The economic policies introduced by President Tinubu are already yielding results,” the Forum said. “We’ve seen the strengthening of the Naira in the foreign exchange market, increased oil production, and a rise in foreign reserves. The petroleum sector reforms have also eradicated fuel scarcity, and we are optimistic that the cost of petroleum products will reduce in the near future, reversing inflation and easing economic hardship for Nigerians.”

The Forum called on Nigerians to remain patient and supportive, stressing that Tinubu’s ongoing reforms require time to deliver full benefits.

“President Tinubu deserves a second term to consolidate and expand these gains. After careful consideration, the North-Central APC Forum has given him a pass mark in key areas such as insecurity, appointments, infrastructure, and economic management.”

The statement continued: “We stand firmly behind President Tinubu. His bold and decisive leadership has brought significant progress to the North-Central region, and we are confident he is the right person to continue steering Nigeria toward greater prosperity.

“As we supported his victory in 2023, the North-Central APC Forum pledges to mobilize even greater efforts for his reelection in 2027.”

The Forum concluded by urging all Nigerians to rally behind the President, emphasizing that collective support is crucial for deepening the impact of his reform policies and achieving sustainable national progress.