The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Party Chairmen of Nigeria, Southwest Zone, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027. The chairmen made this declaration at a meeting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where they vowed to work tirelessly to ensure Tinubu’s re-election and reclaim Oyo and Osun states from the opposition party, PDP.
Key Highlights:
- Unwavering Support: The Southwest APC LG Chairmen expressed unwavering support for President Tinubu, citing his developmental strides and commitment to national growth.
- Grassroots Mobilization: The party plans to recruit canvassers from 2,000 electoral wards across the Southwest to mobilize support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
- Zone’s Responsibility: The Southwest APC believes it has a special responsibility to ensure Tinubu’s re-election, given that he hails from the region.
- Reclaiming Oyo and Osun: The party pledged to activate massive grassroots mobilization to reclaim Oyo and Osun states, which are currently under PDP control.
- Renewed Hope Agenda: The APC Southwest Zone praised Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on economic prosperity, infrastructure development, and improved security.
Leaders’ Quotes:
- “The Southwest is saying that President Tinubu deserves another term till 2031, and we are going to do everything within our ability as permitted under the law to work with other Nigerians to bring this to reality.” – Henry Fagbenro, National Chairman of the APC Local Government Chairmen
- “We cannot wait because we believe that as the zone of the President, we must lead the crusade for his re-election.” – Isaac Kekemeke, APC Southwest Zonal Chairman.
