Eleven state chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have committed to delivering a total of 15.2 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, with the North Central zone spearheading the campaign. The region, comprising Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau States, has promised a collective 6 million votes in appreciation of Tinubu’s reinstatement of the party’s national chairmanship to the zone.
The pledge followed the appointment of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda from Plateau State as the new APC National Chairman on Thursday. According to Saleh Zazzaga, Chairman of the APC Forum in the zone, the North Central region is now firmly behind Tinubu’s second-term ambition. “President Bola Tinubu and the APC should have no concerns about North Central votes in 2027. The region is already in the bag. Our promise to deliver six million votes for the President is guaranteed,” Zazzaga declared.
This strong backing reflects a shift in political alignment within the zone, which has historically played a swing role in Nigerian elections. The leadership expressed readiness to commence grassroots mobilization ahead of the election calendar.
Southern Momentum: Akwa Ibom and Edo Set Ambitious Vote Targets
In the South-South, the APC chapters in Akwa Ibom and Edo States have set equally ambitious goals to contribute to Tinubu’s re-election push. Akwa Ibom APC is targeting 3.5 million votes—three times what the President received in the 2023 polls. The party’s spokesperson emphasized that the planned nationwide membership registration drive will bolster these efforts. “At the end of the registration process, we expect no less than 3.5 million votes for President Tinubu’s re-election,” he said.
Edo State APC also joined the momentum, announcing a target of 2.5 million votes. The state’s Publicity Secretary, Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, attributed the confidence to growing party membership and political realignment. “A strong membership base will make this target realisable. With mass defection from other parties, our membership is expected to quadruple. The other parties in the state are no longer in existence,” he stated.
The renewed political push in the South-South zone is aimed at reversing the traditionally weak performance of the APC in the region, which has often been dominated by opposition parties.
Benue Commits Two Million Votes, Five Million Members
Benue State’s APC chapter has vowed to deliver at least two million votes for President Tinubu in the 2027 elections while growing its party membership base to five million. This marks a major step up from its 2023 performance, which party leaders blamed on religious controversies around the Muslim-Muslim ticket.
APC spokesperson in Benue, James Orngunga, said the political climate has now changed due to Tinubu’s policy interventions and developmental support to the state. “We will surpass our 2023 margin, which was narrowed by the Muslim-Muslim ticket controversy. The President’s support to our people has changed the narrative. He’ll win with a wide margin,” Orngunga said.
Benue’s strategic role in the North Central region makes its pledge particularly significant, especially as the state has been hotly contested in past elections.
Oyo and Ekiti Rally the South-West with Over One Million Votes
In the South-West, the APC chapters in Oyo and Ekiti states are mobilizing to deliver at least 1.2 million votes combined for Tinubu. Oyo APC has set a goal of over 800,000 votes, doubling its performance in 2023. The party is banking on aggressive door-to-door campaigns and increased youth engagement via social media platforms.
Olawale Sadare, the Oyo APC spokesperson, said, “We are aggressively mobilising through door-to-door, media, and social platforms. Our membership target in Oyo is between 220,000 and 250,000.” The South-West remains the President’s stronghold, and the APC is keen on not just retaining that base but expanding it further.
In Ekiti State, where Tinubu secured 201,494 votes in 2023, APC Publicity Secretary Segun Dipe expressed confidence in a significant surge. “We’re confident of at least 400,000 votes for the President in 2027. His performance and Governor Oyebanji’s delivery are already speaking for us,” Dipe stated.
APC National Strategy Takes Shape Ahead of 2027 Re-election bid of Tinubu
The coordinated declarations from various APC state chapters suggest the early formation of a nationwide re-election strategy for President Tinubu. The cumulative commitment of 15.2 million votes represents a significant consolidation of party structure and grassroots mobilization across key geopolitical zones.
Political analysts note that while the figures are aspirational, they highlight the ruling party’s intention to solidify support bases, reclaim battleground states, and counter opposition inroads. The APC is expected to launch an expanded voter registration and mobilization drive in the coming months, positioning itself as a front-runner ahead of the 2027 electoral season.
For now, the promise of over 15 million votes offers a glimpse into the scale and ambition of Tinubu’s potential re-election campaign—one anchored on political reciprocity, expanded membership, and intensified grassroots engagement.
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