In a resounding show of unity and loyalty, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The declaration was made on Saturday during a high-level stakeholders meeting held in Benin City, Edo State.
Themed “Renewed Hope in Action: Strengthening APC Mobilization and Governance in the South-South”, the gathering served as both a strategic planning session and a powerful political statement. The endorsement underscores the region’s confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership and his administration’s ongoing “Renewed Hope” agenda, which has prioritized national development, economic revitalization, and inclusive governance.
The meeting brought together a formidable array of APC heavyweights, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, several sitting governors from the zone, members of the National Assembly, serving ministers, heads of key federal agencies, state House of Assembly members, and influential party chieftains. Their collective voice echoed a strong and unified message of continued support for Tinubu’s presidency beyond 2027.
Senate President Akpabio, who spoke at the event, praised President Tinubu’s achievements since taking office, highlighting critical reforms in the oil and gas sector, infrastructure development, security improvements, and economic policy adjustments aimed at fostering long-term growth. According to Akpabio, the South-South is already witnessing the benefits of the administration’s commitment to regional development and national unity.
“The Renewed Hope agenda is not just a slogan—it is a living, breathing policy framework that is beginning to transform lives across the country,” he said. “Our endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term is a reflection of our belief in his capacity to deliver even greater dividends of democracy.”
In addition to reaffirming their support for President Tinubu, stakeholders at the meeting also threw their weight behind APC governors in the region, endorsing them as sole candidates for re-election. This dual endorsement highlights the party’s desire to consolidate political power and build continuity across all levels of government in the South-South zone.
The meeting also served as a call to action for grassroots mobilization, urging party members and leaders to remain united and focused ahead of the 2027 general elections. Several speakers stressed the importance of strengthening the party’s internal structures, expanding outreach, and ensuring that the APC remains the dominant political force in the region.
Analysts view the South-South’s early endorsement of Tinubu as a significant boost to his re-election prospects, especially as it signals a widening base of support beyond his traditional political strongholds. It also sends a clear message to opposition parties that the APC is already laying the groundwork for another decisive victory in 2027.
As the APC in the South-South aligns itself more firmly behind Tinubu’s leadership, the political landscape ahead of the next election is beginning to take shape—with renewed hope, renewed energy, and a clear message of continuity at the helm.
