APC State Chapters Vow to Deliver 15.2 Million Votes for Tinubu in 2027

In a strong show of support, eleven state chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have pledged a combined 15.2 million votes for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections. The commitments come shortly after the appointment of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as the party’s new National Chairman, signaling a coordinated push across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.  

The North Central region is taking the lead, with the APC Forum, led by Saleh Zazzaga, promising six million votes from Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau states. Zazzaga attributed the pledge to Tinubu’s decision to return the party’s national chairmanship to the North Central, stating, “The President can be confident that the North Central will deliver six million votes in 2027.”  

In the South-South, Akwa Ibom’s APC chapter has set an ambitious goal of 3.5 million votes—triple what Tinubu secured in 2023. The party’s spokesperson expressed confidence in achieving this through aggressive voter mobilization.  

Edo State’s APC has also committed to 2.5 million votes, with Publicity Secretary Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie citing mass defections from rival parties as a key factor. “The APC is now the dominant force in Edo,” he declared.  

Benue’s APC aims to secure two million votes while recruiting five million new members. Spokesperson James Orngunga credited Tinubu’s policies for boosting the party’s appeal, predicting a landslide victory in 2027.  

In the South-West, Oyo and Ekiti APC chapters have jointly pledged 1.2 million votes. Oyo’s spokesperson, Olawale Sadare, outlined strategies to double the 2023 figures through grassroots campaigns, while Ekiti’s APC expects at least 400,000 votes, citing Tinubu’s governance and the state governor’s performance.  

The pledges have sparked mixed reactions online, with supporters applauding the APC’s mobilization efforts and skeptics questioning the feasibility amid economic challenges. As the 2027 elections draw closer, the APC’s aggressive strategy highlights its determination to secure Tinubu’s second term.