South-South APC Endorses Tinubu As Sole Presidential Candidate For 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria’s South-South zone has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

This resolution was reached during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Benin City with the theme, “Renewed Hope in Action: Strengthening APC Mobilization and Governance in the South-South.”

The gathering drew the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, state governors, ministers, members of the National and State Assemblies, and other top party officials.

Reading the communiqué, Victor Giadom, APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), said the decision was unanimous, citing Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure and his “renewed hope agenda” which they believe has positively impacted the region.

The party also adopted its governors in the region as sole candidates for second-term bids, appreciating their performance and contributions to good governance.

The APC praised Governors Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta and Umo Bassey Eno of Akwa Ibom for joining the party, urging Governors Duoye Diri of Bayelsa and Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers to follow suit for regional growth and unity.

Notably, the party commended the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, for his efforts in Abuja, describing him as a pride of the South-South.

The motion to adopt the communiqué was moved by House Leader, Professor Julius Ihonvbere, and seconded by Senator Adams Oshiomhole.

In his welcome address, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo noted that under Tinubu’s leadership, the region was regaining its strength in governance and called on non-APC governors to join the party to ensure a united front.

Also speaking, APC Acting National Chairman Ali Bukar Dalori dismissed fears of a one-party state, insisting that come 2027, “there is no vacancy in Aso Rock,” while urging the South-South to stand firmly behind Tinubu.

Senate President Akpabio in his remarks appealed for unity, stressing that the South-South, as the region “laying the golden egg,” should be able to decide who benefits from it.

He expressed optimism that the entire zone would soon align with the APC, hinting that Governors Diri and Fubara might eventually join the party. Akpabio maintained that despite some coalition efforts against Tinubu, the South-South remained fully behind the President’s re-election.

The meeting also followed last week’s strategic regional summit of APC governors held in Benin City under the Progressive Governors Forum.