… As APC Forum endorses Tinubu, Mutfwang for 2nd term
LAFIA: In a decisive show of unity, the All Progressives Congress (APC) North Central Zone yesterday adopted President Bola Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement came at the party’s zonal congress in Lafia, Nasarawa State, following a motion moved by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Akume hailed the North Central as a unifying force in Nigeria, pivotal to national stability and the APC’s electoral success.
“With the calibre of politicians and grassroots support I have seen here, I am confident that the North Central will deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Tinubu in 2027,” Akume said, urging party members to intensify voter registration and mobilisation efforts. He also cited ongoing economic reforms and national development as hallmarks of Tinubu’s administration.
The motion was seconded by Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, who credited the President’s economic policies with enabling some state governments to implement projects without resorting to borrowing.
“For that reason, I second the motion for the North Central Zone to adopt President Tinubu as our sole candidate,” Sule said.
Earlier, Sule praised the APC national leadership for promoting unity and growth, highlighting that the party continued to attract more governors nationwide. He noted that the successful conduct of ward, local government, and state congresses reflected the party’s internal cohesion.
Representing APC National Chairman Professor Nantawe Yilwatda, Deputy National Secretary Professor Abdulkarim Kana described the North Central as a “political bridge” and urged newly inaugurated zonal officers to deepen grassroots engagement and prepare for the 2027 elections.
Yilwatda also invited party members to the APC National Convention scheduled for March 26–28 at Eagle Square, Abuja.
Funsho Olumoko, Chairman of the North Central Zonal Congress Committee, assured delegates that the exercise was conducted transparently and in line with party guidelines and the Electoral Act.
The congress concluded with the affirmation of zonal officers, including Alhaji Mu’azu Bawa Rijau as Zonal Chairman, Dr Esther Alu as Zonal Woman Leader, Yakubu Adamu as Secretary General, and Zubair Aliyu Rogun as Zonal Youth Leader. Governors, lawmakers, and delegates from all six states and the Federal Capital Territory were in attendance.
Also, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau State Forum has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang for second term in office, saying they deserve to be re-elected.
Chairman of the forum, Hon. Yakubu Sakondong, said this at a news conference conveyed on Tuesday in Abuja to address developments within APC.
He expressed the forum’s confidence in the duo’s ability and commitment to continuing doing things right in the party and in Nigeria generally.
Sakondong appreciated Tinubu for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to strengthening APC and improving the lots of Nigerians.
He noted that the party had continued to grow in structure, inclusiveness and national appeal under Tinubu’s leadership.
He said that a clear example of the renewed strength was the election of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as APC’s National Chairman in July 2025.
Sakondong noted that since assuming office, Yilwatda had introduced several innovative reforms aimed at modernising and consolidating the party.
The forum’s chairman listed the introduction of electronic registration of party members and promotion of youth-friendly policies as pointers to the assertion.
He also mentioned the implementation of stronger women and people with disabilities (PWDs) inclusion initiatives within the party’s structure.
Sakondong commended Yilwatda’s commitment to party reconciliation and unity, demonstrated by his personal and proactive championing of internal reconciliation of aggrieved members.
He also commended Yilwatda for his open-door approach in welcoming defectors from other political parties into the APC family, especially Mutfwang.
“This movement represents a new chapter of political collaboration and unity, not only in Plateau but across Nigeria,” the chairman said.
He appreciated the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) for zoning the party’s national chairmanship position to the North-Central and specifically micro-zoning it to Plateau, ahead of the national convention scheduled for March 27.
Sakondong said that the decision reflected fairness, recognition of the zone and the state’s contribution to the party.
He used the opportunity to congratulate the newly-elected chairmen and councillors across the FCT Area Councils and wished them a productive and successful tenure.
Sakondong called on people of Plateau and Nigerians in general to join the growing development of a ‘united and progressive APC’.
He added that under Yilwatda, the party was building a structure where every member is recognised, valued and treated equally.
“Together, we must continue to support the reforms and leadership direction that are strengthening our party and positioning it for continued national development,” he said.
