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APC Campaign Council: Meet 14 governors tasked with delivering Tinubu in 2027
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APC Campaign Council: Meet 14 governors tasked with delivering Tinubu in 2027

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is preparing for the 2027 general elections.
  • The party aims to retain the presidency and expand its influence across the country.
  • Fourteen governors have been tasked with leading the campaign efforts to ensure Bola Tinubu's re-election.

As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun mobilizing its key figures to secure a second term for President Bola Tinubu. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially opened the electioneering period, signaling the start of intense political activity.

The APC is focused on not only retaining the presidency but also strengthening its dominance nationwide. To achieve this, the party has appointed fourteen governors to spearhead its campaign council. These governors are tasked with the crucial responsibility of ensuring Tinubu's victory and bolstering the APC's presence in their respective states and across the country.

The formation of the campaign council, with a significant role assigned to state governors, underscores the party's strategy of leveraging regional leadership to drive its electoral goals. This move indicates a concerted effort to consolidate power and mobilize party structures ahead of the upcoming electoral contest.

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