2027: With 30 govs, Tinubu is set for re-election – APC Chairman

The growing number of governors under the control of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will significantly ease President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

Chairman of the APC in Kwara State, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, disclosed this in Ilorin during a stakeholders engagement and official flag-off of the party’s e-registration and membership revalidation exercise.

According to him, the ruling party currently controls 30 states, a development he said puts President Tinubu in a strong position ahead of the next general election.

“During our National Executive Committee meeting in December, Mr President took stock and realised that APC had 28 governors as of then. As of now, two more have joined or are on the brink of joining, meaning we now have about 30 governors.

“Looking at this, it means the President’s re-election will be a smooth sail. What remains is for each of us at the sub national level to ensure we deliver our states”, Fagbemi said.

He said the governor has been loyal and cooperative with the federal government.

“Governor AbdulRazaq is not arrogant, not headstrong, and not in unhealthy competition with the President. He does not think the President means nothing, and this attitude has reflected in the development the President has brought to Kwara, including the tax relief,” he said.

Fagbemi said the ongoing registration and revalidation exercise marks the beginning of preparations for 2027.

“With this exercise, the foundation of next year’s election is being laid. It is about mobilising people to vote for the party so that you have people who will vote for you,” he added.

Speaking at the event, Governor AbdulRazaq, who was recorded as the first registrant of the exercise in the state, said the process is aimed at strengthening the party and obtaining accurate data for effective planning.

He said all eligible persons willing to join the party must be allowed to do so, warning against exclusion during the exercise.

“It is important that we know how many of us are members of this exclusive club, which is arguably the biggest party in Africa. This is the only party that has developed Nigeria, the states, and the local governments,” the governor said.

He added that “We want to know how many we are so that we can enumerate properly, canvass properly, protect ourselves properly, and empower ourselves properly, leaving no one behind.”

AbdulRazaq charged officials handling the registration to be inclusive and proactive in canvassing new members.

“Do not exclude anyone. We need all the members we can get. You should not only register existing members but also go out and canvas for new ones,” he said.

“This is an opportunity to market the party. You have seen the work done at the federal, state, and local government levels. Use that to expand the party beyond where it used to be.”

The governor said his administration has implemented projects across key sectors, making Kwara State more developed and viable than in the past.

“The facts speak for themselves across every sector. We have recorded sterling performances that everyone can see in every part of the state,” he said.

He also noted that possession of a National Identity Number NIN is required for registration into the party.

The event was attended by top party chieftains, federal and state lawmakers, members of the state executive council, board chairmen, and other stakeholders.

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