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APC North-West begins seven-state tour for Tinubu's re-election

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The All Progressives Congress North-West Zone will tour seven states to boost support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election and strengthen the party for the 2027 general elections.
  • The party aims to consolidate its dominance in the North-West, a region that delivered high vote totals for Tinubu in 2023, noting it's the first time all seven states are governed by the APC.
  • The tour will engage party leaders and stakeholders to strengthen structures and secure victory, with a special commendation for Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for donating a utility vehicle.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria's North-West zone is launching a seven-state tour to rally support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid and bolster the party's standing ahead of the 2027 general elections. This strategic move, decided at a leadership meeting in Kaduna, aims to solidify the APC's political dominance in a region that was crucial to Tinubu's 2023 presidential victory.

As part of preparations for the 2027 general elections, the zonal leadership resolved to embark on a tour of the seven North-West states to engage party leaders, critical stakeholders and members on practical measures to strengthen the party’s structures and secure an overwhelming victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC.

— APC North-West Zonal Publicity Secretary, Musa MadaStatement detailing the APC's plans for the upcoming election cycle.

The party leadership highlighted the unique political landscape in the North-West, where the APC currently governs all seven states. This unprecedented situation, according to the APC, presents a significant opportunity to foster party unity and build upon existing achievements. The tour is intended to engage party leaders, stakeholders, and members to discuss practical measures for strengthening the party's grassroots structures.

It is the first time since the creation of states in Nigeria that all seven states in the North-West geopolitical zone are under the control of one political party. This presents a unique opportunity to deepen party unity and consolidate on our achievements.

— APC North-West Zonal Publicity Secretary, Musa MadaStatement highlighting the APC's current political dominance in the North-West region.

During the meeting, the zonal leadership also acknowledged the contributions of APC governors in the region, whose support has been vital for the secretariat's operations. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State received specific praise for donating a utility vehicle to the zonal headquarters, an act described as a demonstration of his commitment to the party's growth in the North-West. The APC expressed optimism that early mobilization and sustained engagement would enable them to surpass their 2023 performance in the upcoming elections.

The leadership expresses profound appreciation to Governor Uba Sani for the donation of a utility vehicle to the zonal headquarters. The gesture reflects his unwavering commitment to the growth and effective operation of the APC in the North-West.

— APC North-West Zonal Publicity Secretary, Musa MadaStatement acknowledging Governor Uba Sani's contribution to the party.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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