2027: 5 APC North-central govs, stakeholders endorse Tinubu for second term

The leaders and stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-central geopolitical zone has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to run for another tenure of four years ahead of the 2027 elections.

The political leaders from the zone made their decision known Wednesday evening in Abuja at the APC North Central zone stakeholders’ meeting.

The meeting was attended by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, Governors Abdulahi Sule of Nasarawa, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak of Kwara, Sule, Rev. Fr .dr. Hyacinth Alia of Benue, Umar Bago of Niger, Usman Ododo of Kogi, Sen. Simon Lalong, and Mr. Zaphani Jisalo, Minister of Special Duties.

Others were: Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Oyelola Ashiru, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Utsev.

Also in attendance were: former Governors Yahaya Bello, Tanko Almakura, Abubakar Sani Bello(Niger), Ahmed Wase – former deputy speaker, House of Representatives; Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, among others.

The motion to endorse Tinubu for 2027 was moved by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.

While reading the communique after the meeting, Governor Sule commended the President for the numerous developmental strides being executed across the North Central zone.

The governor stressed that the region acknowledged these efforts as a clear demonstration of the President’s sincere commitment to equity and national development.

His words: “We, the leaders and critical stakeholders of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) from the North Central Geo-Political Zone of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, after extensive deliberations on matters of national importance and regional development at our strategic meeting held on Tuesday, May 21st, 2025, at the Lagos/Osun Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, hereby resolve as follows:

“Unanimously pass a vote of confidence in the President’s leadership and endorsement for second term:

“Having critically examined the current trajectory of national governance and noting the courage, foresight, and tenacity with which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has steered the ship of State amidst daunting challenges, we unanimously pass a vote of confidence in his administration.

“In furtherance of this conviction, we wholeheartedly endorse President Tinubu to contest for a second term in office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come 2027, in order to consolidate the gains of his reforms and bring them to full fruition.”

The North Central leaders also passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of the party led by the National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje for promoting internal democracy, party unity, and progressive governance.

Sule added that they affirmed their unwavering loyalty and alignment with the core ideals of the APC.

“We express our deep appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Anmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the numerous developmental strides being executed across the North Central zone. From Infrastructure projects, road rehabilitation, educational upgrades, to rural electrification and agricultural initiatives, the positive impact of his Renewed Hope Agenda is gradually transforming our region into a hub of opportunity and growth. We acknowledge these efforts as a clear demonstration of the President’s sincere commitment to equity and national development.

“We commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his inclusive and merit-based approach in appointing sons and daughters of the North Central region into key leadership positions across federal government agencies and parastatals. These appointments reflect not only a sense of belonging for our people but also an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to national progress.”

In his welcome address, Kwara state governor and Chairman, Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, said the North-central region is better served in the APC and should continue to support the President.

“On May 24 last year, we tabled some requests before the President. A major one was a call for the setting up of the North Central Development Commission to coordinate our developmental priorities as a region.

“Less than a year after, that commission has been established. Our sons and daughters have been appointed to lead the commission. This is a big win for us, and we are grateful to Mr. President.

” We also thank him for new infrastructural projects and appointments for North Central.”

In his remarks, the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, also thanked President Tinubu for providing the enabling environment for the party and for also executing reforms that are positive,” making our party attractive for people to feel that APC is a party to join.”