The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, during the APC National Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
“As the chairman of the party and on behalf of the National Working Committee – the only recognised platform, I believe, legally, to field a candidate in any election – I hereby affirm the various endorsements and declare President Bola Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate of the APC,” Ganduje declared.
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The endorsement comes amid growing expressions of support for President Tinubu from key organs of the party, including the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), which earlier pledged to deliver electoral victory for the President in 2027.
Thursday’s summit, which drew top party figures including governors, federal ministers, lawmakers, and political strategists, was seen as a show of unity and strength within the APC as it prepares for the next general elections.
With this formal declaration, President Tinubu becomes the first major party candidate to be publicly affirmed for the 2027 race, a move observers say could discourage internal opposition and fast-track early campaign planning.