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APC Campaign Council Tasks Governors for Tinubu's Re-election
APC governors and lawmakers must mobilize voters for Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign.
In brief
APC governors and lawmakers must mobilize voters for Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign. APC campaign council directs governors and lawmakers to grassroots mobilization for Tinubu's 2027 re-election. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
APC Campaign Council Tasks Governors
The APC campaign council charged governors, lawmakers, and council chairmen with grassroots mobilization for Tinubu's 2027 re-election.
APC's Political Structure
The party controls the federal government, majorities in both chambers of the National Assembly, 31 of 36 states, and 685 of 774 local government councils.
Hope Uzodimma's Warning
Uzodimma warned that APC's dominance could create complacency if the party assumed its structures automatically translated into voter support.
Grassroots Campaign Strategy
Governors would lead campaigns in their states, council chairmen would reach local governments and wards, while legislators and party executives would work through constituencies and polling units.
Economic Reforms Focus
The APC campaign will highlight economic reforms including the removal of petrol subsidy and tax system reforms to voters.
Economic Indicators
The Nigerian economy grew by 4.2 per cent in the first half of 2026, with external reserves above $54 billion and a current account surplus of $12 billion.
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen's Role
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen framed the election as a choice between continuing Tinubu's reforms or reversing them.
Non-Oil Exports
Non-oil exports exceeded $6 billion in 2025, described as the highest figure in the country's history.
House Legislation
The House passed 363 bills in three years, with 70 receiving presidential assent, supporting Tinubu's economic reforms.
Campaign Strategy Shift
Ibrahim Masari urged campaign members to shift focus from meetings in Abuja to grassroots mobilization and community engagement.
Grassroots Mobilization
The campaign will be taken 'constituency by constituency, ward by ward, street by street, door to door' to ensure voter engagement.
Tinubu's Re-election Date
President Tinubu will be on the ballot for re-election on 16 January 2027.
Campaign Council Vote
The campaign council moved for a vote of confidence in Mr Tinubu's leadership and committed to the Tinubu-Shettima ticket for a second term.
Economic Reforms
The APC campaign will defend Tinubu's economic reforms including the removal of petrol subsidy and tax system reforms.
Grassroots Focus
The campaign council urged members to focus on polling units, wards, local governments, and communities rather than unnecessary meetings.
What Happens Next
The APC campaign council will mobilize voters for Tinubu's re-election on 16 January 2027.
In short
APC campaign council directs governors and lawmakers to grassroots mobilization for Tinubu's 2027 re-election.
