ABUJA: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed its state and zonal coordinators to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election, as the ruling party moves to consolidate support across the country.
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State gave the directive at the weekend in Abuja during the fourth strategic meeting of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network, attended by party officials, coordinators and key stakeholders.
The meeting reviewed mobilisation strategies and aligned communication efforts with the policy direction of the current administration.
It followed an earlier session convened by the Progressive Governors’ Forum in February at the Presidential Villa, which was attended by President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
Uzodimma explained that the network was established to drive the promotion of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda at the grassroots through a coordinated mobilisation framework, aimed at bridging the information gap between government and citizens, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
“This outfit is designed to create national awareness and help citizens understand the reasons for the President’s reforms and their benefits,” he said.
He urged coordinators to clearly communicate government policies to Nigerians in order to prevent misinformation and misinterpretation of ongoing reforms, warning that failure to properly inform the public could lead to widespread misunderstanding of the administration’s intentions.
According to him, effective engagement would not only build public trust, but also ensure that citizens fully understand policy objectives and expected outcomes.
Uzodimma credited President Tinubu with implementing bold reforms targeted at repositioning the nation’s economy for sustainable growth and development, noting that while the measures may be challenging, they are necessary to stabilise the economy and lay a foundation for long-term prosperity.
He, however, alleged that opposition elements were spreading misinformation to undermine government programmes and mislead the public, warning that unchecked narratives could erode public confidence and distort the impact of ongoing reforms.
The governor called for unity within the network, stressing that the party currently enjoys the support of 31 state governors, a development he said provides a strong platform for coordinated mobilisation and effective dissemination of government achievements.
He highlighted some of the challenges inherited by the administration, including stalled subsidy reforms, low minimum wage and a high number of out-of-school children, noting that these issues required decisive policy responses and sustained commitment.
Uzodimma maintained that the administration had recorded measurable progress through policies aimed at economic recovery and social development.
“As I speak, over one million students are benefiting from the National Education Loan Fund programme,” he said, adding that the scheme has improved access to tertiary education and eased financial pressure on families.
He also cited a reduction in the price of rice, from about N120,000 per bag two years ago to approximately N50,000 currently, attributing the drop to improved agricultural output and policy measures designed to stabilise food prices.
“All these achievements must be communicated effectively for Nigerians to appreciate the progress being made,” he said.
In his remarks, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State called for stronger amplification of the administration’s achievements at the sub-national level, stressing that state governments must tailor communication strategies to local realities to ensure policies resonate with grassroots communities.
He noted that initiatives such as improvements in primary healthcare and other development programmes should be effectively communicated to the people.
Similarly, Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State underscored the need for synergy among party members to enhance the communication of government successes, saying that collaboration among coordinators would strengthen outreach and ensure consistent messaging nationwide.
“Synergy will aid our task of spreading the successes of this administration, including efforts to tackle insecurity in the North-East,” Yahaya said.
The governors expressed confidence that sustained mobilisation would bolster public support for the APC ahead of the 2027 elections, urging members to remain committed, disciplined and focused in delivering the party’s message across all communities.
