- APC’s deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Chidi Duru, said the party remains optimistic about President Bola Tinubu’s prospects in 2027
- Duru affirmed that unless President Tinubu declines to contest, the APC intends to nominate him for the 2027 elections
- Duru said the subsidy removal and other economic policies taken by Tinubu are needed to stabilize the country’s struggling economy
FCT, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) is confident that President Bola Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027 despite the current economic challenges and the potential coalition of major opposition parties.
The ongoing economic difficulties, stemming from reforms like the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira, have raised concerns that Nigerians might choose to vote out Tinubu in the next election.
Photo credit: Kola Sulaiman, Nze Chidi Duru
Source: UGC
However, as reported by The Punch, the APC’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Chidi Duru, stated that these reforms are essential to stabilize the country’s struggling economy.
He said:
“Our party acknowledges that the current challenging economic environment has not shown significant improvement.
“When President Buhari assumed office, he urged Nigerians not to sympathize with him. It’s a position he aspired to and diligently pursued before offering himself to lead Nigeria.
“What inspires confidence is President Buhari’s awareness of the expectations of the common citizen. At a minimum, people expect comfort. Therefore, discussions about the 2027 elections are not premature. In the life of a nation, four years pass by swiftly.
APC to nominate Tinubu for second term
Speaking on the APC’s choice for 2027, he noted that the party is ready to field him as a candidate., except if President Tinubu chooses otherwise
He said:
“As a democrat and in my personal opinion, we have consistently advocated that unless His Excellency President Bola Tinubu chooses not to contest, the APC will likely nominate our candidate in 2027. This is based on the incumbent’s position and other relevant factors.”
Northern APC reacts
Reacting in a video shared on X by @jrnaib2, an APC Chieftain in Kano, Dan Bilki, Commander, said the north would oppose any attempt to field Tinubu in 2027.
He said:
“We’re not going to repeat the mistake of voting for Tinubu in 2027, we’re voting for Kashim Shettima, and if APC delegates failed to give us Shettima, we will turn against APC come 2027.”
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2027: Deji Adeyanju approves alleged plot to unseat Tinubu
In another report, a prominent Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has made strong remarks regarding the alleged plot to unseat President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a “wonderful gang-up.”
Legit.ng reported that a former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, had appealed to the Northern politicians eyeing the presidency in 2027 to allow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to complete a two-term tenure in the interest of peace and stability.
However, human rights activists also urged Nigerians to support efforts against the current administration.
Source: Legit.ng
