Bola Ahmed Tinubu

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of worsening the operating environment for Nigerian businesses while foreign investors continue to withdraw capital from the country.

Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the allegation in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu.

He cited data from the Nigerian Exchange, which showed that foreign investors invested ₦513.36 billion in the Nigerian equities market between January and July 2026 but withdrew ₦779.43 billion, resulting in a net capital outflow of ₦266.07 billion.

According to Atiku, foreign outflows exceeded inflows in every month within the period, with the net outflow about 11.7 times higher than the ₦22.68 billion recorded during the corresponding period of 2023.

“This is not merely an investment statistic. It is a confidence verdict on the Tinubu economy,” the statement read.

The former vice-president also criticised the Federal Government’s rising domestic borrowing, which he said increased by 90.5 per cent to ₦24.7 trillion within eight months.

He claimed that government credit had grown more than four times faster than credit available to the private sector.

“So, the picture is now painfully clear: Tinubu’s government is crowding Nigerian businesses out of the domestic credit market while foreign investors are taking their money and heading for the exit,” he said.

Atiku further listed rising food prices, transportation costs and business expenses among the challenges facing Nigerians.

“Local businesses are suffocating. Foreign capital is fleeing. Government borrowing is exploding. Food prices has skyrocketed. Transportation costs are crushing families.”

He accused the Tinubu administration of celebrating its economic reforms despite what he described as worsening economic hardship.

Atiku argued that an economy could not be considered to be recovering when businesses could not access affordable credit, manufacturers faced high operating costs, households experienced declining purchasing power and investors were reluctant to retain their funds in the country.

He said investors were assessing factors such as policy consistency, inflation, purchasing power, regulatory predictability and the prospect of earning sustainable returns.

“And their verdict is increasingly unmistakable: take the money and run,” he said.

The ADC presidential candidate called for policies that would rebuild investor confidence, reduce the cost of doing business and make energy and transportation more affordable while promoting local production.

He argued that the private sector, rather than increased government borrowing, should serve as the main driver of economic growth.

“That is the fundamental difference between Tinubu’s economics of government consumption and Atiku’s economics of private-sector production and household affordability,” he said.

Atiku added: “You cannot borrow the private sector dry, impoverish consumers and then advertise yourself to the world as an investment destination. The investors are already answering the propaganda. They are leaving.”

By Uzair Adam

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, citing the ongoing legal proceedings in the United States over alleged links to narcotics trafficking.

The party said the President’s recent legal action before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia was an indication of his concern over the possible release of documents allegedly linking him to drug-related activities.

The APM National Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Abubakar, made the position known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the party, President Tinubu, through his lawyers, filed a plea on August 28, 2026, seeking to block a summary judgment and prevent the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from releasing documents it described as potentially incriminating.

The APM argued that the attempt to prevent the release of the documents amounted to an effort to suppress evidence that could have implications for the President.

The party said that if Tinubu’s legal team was confident of his innocence, the case should instead be allowed to proceed so that the documents could be examined and the President’s name cleared.

It further argued that the invocation of privacy concerns and the possible impact of releasing the documents on Nigerian politics showed that the matter had serious implications for the President.

The party also drew attention to Section 137 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, which outlines the conditions that could disqualify an individual from contesting the presidency.

The APM said Nigeria’s obligations under international treaties on drug and narcotic control further underscored the importance of the matter.

The party said it remained confident that the U.S. court would determine the case based on the law and evidence presented before it.

“As a party, we insist that no individual, regardless of their political position, should be beyond the reach of the law, especially regarding drug-related issues of legitimate concern to the entire world,” the statement said.

The APM also cited the conviction of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández by a U.S. federal jury in Manhattan in March 2024 on drug-related charges as an example of how political status, in its view, should not shield anyone from prosecution.

The party consequently urged President Tinubu to withdraw from the 2027 presidential contest, saying Nigeria deserved a president who was free from allegations involving fraud, corruption and dishonesty.

“We, therefore, counsel President Tinubu to spare the nation the pain, cost, and embarrassment of this situation by stepping down from the race,” the party said.

The APM also called on other presidential aspirants to be prepared for public scrutiny of their records as the 2027 election approaches.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

A sworn declaration filed by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has acknowledged that Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the subject of a criminal investigation linked to drug trafficking in the early 1990s.

The declaration was submitted before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on August 28, 2026, as part of a legal dispute over records requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

The document was obtained by Von Batten-Montague-York, a Washington-based lobbying firm engaged by former Nigerian Vice-President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The firm published portions of the document on X and said it had received a large volume of records from the FBI, which it was reviewing.

In its sworn declaration to the court, the FBI stated, “The responsive records herein were compiled in furtherance of the FBI’s investigation of multiple individuals for drug trafficking crimes.”

The agency also stated that “the court has already determined that an official acknowledgement had been made of an investigation of Bola Tinubu”.

The declaration was signed by an FBI official who serves as Acting Section Chief of the Record/Information Dissemination Section.

It concerns FOIA requests submitted by American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan, who sought records connected to the investigation.

Among the materials requested were the “entire FBI file for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, DOB 3/29/1952, President-Elect of Nigeria as of February 2023” and “FBI 302 interviews with Bola Tinubu from FBI Case No. 245-IP-71386-UUUUUU during the timeframe 1992-1993”.

Court Had Earlier Rejected FBI’s ‘Glomar’ Response

The latest declaration follows an April 2025 ruling by US District Judge Beryl Howell concerning requests for records held by the FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration.

The court ruled that the agencies could no longer use “Glomar” responses to refuse to confirm or deny the existence of records concerning the Tinubu investigation.

Judge Howell held that the agencies had not provided sufficient privacy grounds to keep secret the fact that Tinubu had been the subject of a criminal investigation.

The FBI’s latest filing explains why some of the requested records remain withheld under FOIA Exemptions 6, 7(C), 7(D), 7(E), and 7(F).

The exemptions cover areas such as personal privacy, confidential sources, law-enforcement procedures and information whose release could potentially endanger individuals.

Von Batten-Montague-Mork further stated in a post accompanying the document: “Update: We received a huge amount of records, which we are carefully going through and redacting where we see fit. Posted below are portions of the @FBI’s own sworn declaration submitted to the court on August 28, 2026.”

The firm added: “The FBI states under oath that the court has already determined that a criminal investigation of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (@officialABAT) was officially acknowledged.

“Let that sink in: This is a sworn declaration submitted by the FBI to a United States federal court stating that Nigerian President Bola #Tinubu was criminally investigated in connection with the trafficking of #heroin.”

The lobbying firm also said: “We are posting this document to counter the claim made yesterday that President #Tinubu was never criminally investigated and is simply following the law to protect his privacy. That claim is false, as shown by the FBI’s sworn declaration below.”

FOIA Case Dates Back To 2022

The dispute arose from FOIA requests submitted by Greenspan between 2022 and 2023.

He requested records from six US federal agencies concerning a Chicago-based heroin trafficking operation that was active in the early 1990s.

The requests identified four individuals, including Tinubu, Lee Andrew Edwards, Mueez Adegboyega Akande and Abiodun Agbele.

The April 2025 ruling by Judge Howell formed part of the legal proceedings over the agencies’ handling of those requests.

The FBI’s latest declaration was submitted as the agency sought to justify continued withholding of portions of the records under federal disclosure exemptions.

The allegations and records concern events from the early 1990s. The court proceedings relate to access to government records under US law.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

Moody’s Ratings has revised Nigeria’s credit outlook from stable to positive, citing stronger-than-expected economic growth and improved macroeconomic stability, according to a report by Bloomberg.

The credit rating agency affirmed the nation’s long-term issuer rating at B3, which remains six levels below investment grade. However, the positive outlook revision signals that Africa’s largest oil producer is moving closer to a potential credit upgrade.

In a statement released Friday, Moody’s analysts Jorge Valez and Matt Robinson highlighted the country’s strengthening external buffers and greater macroeconomic stability. The agency also noted that rising oil production is expected to boost economic growth in 2026 and 2027.

“If sustained, the economic growth would enhance the country’s capacity to absorb external shocks, strengthen economic resilience and, over time, support a gradual increase in government revenue,” the analysts wrote.

The positive assessment underscores President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fiscal consolidation and economic reforms, which have been a cornerstone of his administration’s policy agenda since taking office.

The outlook revision comes amid ongoing efforts by the Nigerian government to address structural challenges in the economy, including foreign exchange shortages and inflationary pressures. Tinubu’s administration has implemented several bold policy measures, including the removal of fuel subsidies and unification of the exchange rate, aimed at attracting foreign investment and stabilising the economy.

Economic analysts view the Moody’s decision as a vote of confidence in the administration’s reform trajectory, though they caution that sustained implementation will be critical to achieving a full credit rating upgrade.

Finance Ministry officials welcomed the development, describing it as recognition of the government’s prudent economic management and reform agenda.

The improved outlook is expected to boost investor sentiment and potentially lower borrowing costs for the West African nation, which has faced significant economic headwinds in recent years.

Moody’s noted that continued policy discipline and sustained economic growth would be key factors in determining Nigeria’s future credit rating trajectory.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of 500 additional compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations across Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce transportation costs, in what, according to many citizens, appears to be fear of losing 2027 election.

Tinubu disclosed this in a statement he personally signed on Thursday after discussions with members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on measures to make transportation more affordable.

According to the President, the governors had agreed to pursue measures that would lower transport costs, with particular attention to the savings offered by CNG-powered and electric vehicles.

Tinubu said the Federal Government is already supporting more than 100 gas-related projects across the country. These include 15 CNG mother stations and 86 daughter stations.

He said the Federal Government and state governments had also agreed to establish a joint committee that would commence work on the agreed measures immediately.

“I have also directed the additional rollout of another 500 CNG refuelling stations nationwide in addition to the 500 stations ordered earlier in the year by the Fund, bringing the programme to 1,000 stations across the country,” the statement reads.

The President said state governments have an important role to play because intra-state transportation has a direct impact on Nigerians.

“Intra-state transport is where Nigerians feel the cost most directly, and it is where the states hold the levers.

“I am encouraged that our Governors are moving to bring these benefits closer to the people they serve.

“We have agreed to set up a joint Federal and State committee to begin implementing these measures immediately. A vehicle running on CNG spends 60 to 80 per cent less on fuel than one running on petrol.

“From October 1, our goal is that Nigerians begin to partake in those savings through lower transport fares. We have agreed that cheaper fuel should result in cheaper fares!”

The President urged all levels of government to coordinate their efforts to ensure that Nigerians benefit from the programme.

“Each tier of government must keep doing its part and work together for the benefit of every Nigerian.”

Governors Consider Nationwide Fare Reduction

The development follows a communiqué issued by the NGF after its meeting in Abuja on Wednesday.

The governors said they were considering a nationwide reduction in transportation fares under the proposed National Affordable CNG Transit Programme (NACTP).

The forum said the programme would take advantage of the lower operating costs associated with CNG to provide more affordable public transportation.

Tinubu approved the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) in August 2023.

The Presidency said the initiative was designed to reduce the impact of petrol subsidy removal on Nigerians through lower energy costs.

With the latest directive, the number of CNG refuelling stations targeted under the programme is expected to rise to 1,000 nationwide.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal Government to account for more than N600 billion reportedly disbursed under its cash transfer programme for vulnerable Nigerians.

Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), raised the concerns in a statement issued by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday.

He also questioned the difference between the number of households the government currently says have benefited from the programme and an earlier figure announced by the Presidency.

On July 16, President Bola Tinubu said the expanded cash transfer programme had reached 15 million vulnerable households and lifted an estimated 7.5 million Nigerians out of poverty.

However, Bernard Doro, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, said on Wednesday that more than N600 billion had been disbursed to slightly over 10 million households since Tinubu became president.

Doro made the disclosure during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he said the beneficiaries could amount to about 40 million people based on an average household size of four.

“We have done over N600 billion in cash transfers to be able to support vulnerable Nigerians within three years,” Doro said.

Atiku Questions Five-Million Household Difference

Atiku said the figures from the government did not correspond and called for clarification on the actual number of beneficiaries.

“On 16 July 2026, the Presidency officially declared that expanded cash transfers had reached 15 million vulnerable households,” the statement reads.

“It repeated essentially the same figure on 2 August 2026. Yet on 26 August 2026, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs suddenly told Nigerians that only ‘slightly over 10 million households’ had been reached.

“So where did five million households go? These are not opposition figures. They are Tinubu’s figures contradicting Tinubu’s figures.”

The former vice-president also challenged the government’s expenditure figures based on the amount each qualifying household was expected to receive.

According to him, the government had indicated that eligible households would receive N25,000 monthly for three months, which amounted to N75,000 per household.

“If 10 million households received the full payment, that would be about N750 billion. If 15 million households did, it would exceed N1.1 trillion. Yet government says it spent just over N600 billion,” he said.

Atiku demanded information on the number of beneficiaries who received one, two or all three payments. He also sought details of failed and reversed transactions.

“A name on a social register is not a bank alert. Counting people in a database is not the same thing as proving money reached them,” Atiku said.

Atiku Demands Disbursement Records

The ADC presidential candidate urged the Federal Government to publish verifiable records showing how the funds were distributed.

“If N600 billion truly moved, then government must show the trail: unique verified households, payment tranches, state-by-state distribution, failed transactions, reversals and an independent audit,” he said.

Atiku also criticised the government’s wider poverty-reduction strategy. He argued that economic policies should tackle the factors that increase the cost of living rather than rely mainly on cash support after households become vulnerable.

He cited his proposed intervention in the domestic petroleum value chain as an approach aimed at reducing fuel and transportation costs.

“When petrol becomes cheaper, the bus driver spends less, the farmer moves produce more cheaply, the trader pays less for haulage, businesses face lower logistics costs and the savings travel through the economy to the family kitchen,” he said.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has opposed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027, describing the promise as “deception” and warning that it could further disrupt Nigeria’s economy.

Sani made the remarks at a press conference in Abuja, where he argued that Nigeria could not afford to return to a subsidy system that had cost the country trillions of naira and created opportunities for corruption and fuel smuggling.

He said the priority should instead be the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s refineries and the expansion of domestic crude oil refining capacity.

According to the former senator, Nigeria had spent between N3 trillion and N4 trillion on petroleum subsidy, a situation he described as unsustainable for an oil-producing nation.

“I don’t think any candidate that is worthy of leadership should pull us back to that era,” Sani said.

He alleged that the former subsidy system was exploited by some individuals who diverted public funds through questionable petroleum import arrangements.

Sani also said subsidised fuel was often smuggled into neighbouring countries, where it was sold at higher prices. He said such activities denied Nigerians the intended benefits of the subsidy programme.

He questioned the logic of exporting crude oil, importing refined petroleum products and then using the country’s scarce foreign exchange to subsidise those imports.

“If any politician makes pledges of revamping our refineries so that we can be able to refine our own crude oil, then he’s making sense,” he said.

“But a politician that has been in the economic field for a very long time telling us that the way forward for us as an oil-producing country is to continue to import all petroleum products and again use our own foreign currency to subsidise it for our people to consume, for how long can we continue to do that?”

Sani acknowledged that the removal of fuel subsidy had increased the economic pressure on Nigerians. However, he maintained that restoring the former arrangement would not provide a lasting solution.

“The return of subsidy will not bring down the prices of commodities. It will simply distort the economic stability of our country,” he said.

He called on the Federal Government to make the ongoing economic reforms more responsive to the difficulties faced by ordinary Nigerians.

Sani said Nigerians should not be left to bear the effects of economic reforms while political leaders continued to maintain extravagant lifestyles. He advocated a reduction in the size and cost of government, as well as sacrifices from both the executive and legislative arms of government.

The former senator also pointed to the Dangote Refinery as evidence of the opportunities available through local petroleum refining. He questioned why Nigeria should continue to import refined products despite the establishment of a major refinery through private investment.

“We should not just talk about importing petroleum products,” he said, stressing that Nigeria could not attain meaningful economic independence if it continued to export raw materials and import finished goods.

Sani Calls For Issue-Based 2027 Campaign

Sani also addressed the 2027 general elections, urging political parties and candidates to base their campaigns on policies, programmes and the issues that affect Nigerians.

He cautioned against the use of ethnic, religious and sectional sentiments as political weapons, warning that such tactics could weaken national unity and stability.

“At this time of our country’s life, we should assess, analyse, and elect leaders based on what they stand for and what they can deliver for us as a country,” he said.

The former senator criticised opposition politicians who seek foreign support or intervention in Nigeria’s political affairs. He said political parties should rely on Nigerian voters rather than seek endorsement from foreign governments and institutions.

Sani said Nigeria’s democracy had survived several periods of political crisis and expressed confidence that the 2027 elections could be transparent and credible.

He, however, raised concern over what he described as pessimistic predictions about Nigeria’s future ahead of the election. He urged political actors to place the country’s unity and stability above personal political ambitions.

On the presidential contest, Sani said he supported the emergence of a southern candidate, arguing that political power should rotate among the country’s various regions.

He said such an arrangement would reflect Nigeria’s diversity and promote political balance. However, he acknowledged that regional rotation was not a constitutional requirement but a political understanding that could contribute to national stability.

Sani also expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid while urging opposition parties to consider fielding a southern candidate in the 2027 presidential election.

He warned politicians against viewing elections as a matter of survival and urged them to accept electoral outcomes without actions that could threaten the country’s unity.

“The country doesn’t have to fall because you lose elections. The country doesn’t have to scatter into pieces because you lose elections,” he said.

Sani said Nigeria’s large population and diverse ethnic and religious composition placed a responsibility on political leaders to manage disagreements with caution and avoid actions that could endanger peace and national stability.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Dr. Muhsin Ibrahim, a Nigerian academic from Kano and lecturer at the University of Cologne, Germany, has urged Islamic clerics in Northern Nigeria to stop using religion to campaign for politicians with questionable records.

Ibrahim, who is also active on social media, made the call in a Facebook post on Tuesday while reflecting on the changing role of Islamic scholars in Northern Nigerian society.

He recalled the late Malam Jaafar Mahmud Adam as an example of a cleric who combined strong Islamic scholarship, powerful oratory and independence from political authorities.

Ibrahim specifically cited Sheikh Jaafar’s resignation from the Kano State Hisbah Board during the administration of former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau as an indication of his independence from state power.

According to him, Jaafar’s sermons commanded attention because he was willing to speak against those in authority regardless of who occupied political office.

“While, of course, times have changed and many people today lack that religious fervor, we apparently no longer have clerics like Malam Jaafar. His colleagues, including his contemporaries or students, are either in politics or lack that charisma,” he wrote.

The university lecturer said he was “deeply embarrassed” by the conduct of some religious scholars who use their platforms to support politicians despite corruption allegations and questionable records.

“I feel deeply embarrassed by the conduct of some so-called religious scholars. I am of the opinion that everyone has the right to join politics. But how so?” Ibrahim stated.

He urged clerics to separate religious guidance from political support for individuals whose conduct contradicts the values they preach.

“I kindly urge our clerics to stop using religion to campaign for corrupt politicians and others with very questionable records. It’s counterproductive to the religious injunctions you preach. Islam, or any other religion for that matter, doesn’t condone corruption and injustice,” he said.

Ibrahim also called on Islamic scholars to use their pulpits to demand greater protection for Nigerians amid worsening insecurity across the country.

“Our clerics need to change course. Use your pulpits to call on the government to protect the lives and the businesses of the Nigerian citizens,” he said.

He expressed concern over the spread of kidnapping, noting that innocent Nigerians were being abducted from places that should ordinarily provide safety.

“From mosques to markets, schools, and houses, innocent people have been kidnapped. Pressure the authorities to stop this madness. This is the leadership we need,” Ibrahim added.

Ibrahim’s comments come amid renewed public discussions about the role of Islamic scholars and religious institutions in Nigerian politics, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, in the Facebook post, he did not specifically mention the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or any particular political party or candidate.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Abdul’Aziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign council, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure another term in office at the 2027 presidential election.

Yari, a former Zamfara State governor and serving senator, spoke at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where he also predicted that the APC would remain in control of the presidency beyond 2031.

His remarks followed the unveiling of the APC presidential campaign council by the Presidency, with Tinubu named as chairman.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda are among the principal members of the council. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma was named secretary, while Yari was appointed Director-General.

The composition of the council has generated criticism, especially over the inclusion of serving government officials and individuals whose alleged financial misconduct cases remain unresolved.

Betta Edu, a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, and Ngozi Olejeme, former chairperson of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, are among those whose membership has attracted scrutiny.

Despite the criticism, Yari said he was certain that the campaign council would deliver victory for Tinubu in 2027.

“Today, we have seen him as president today, and by God’s grace, he shall be the president come 2027,” he said.

Yari also promised that the ruling party would honour the commitments it made to Nigerians during the 2023 election campaign.

“I want to assure Nigerians that whatever promise we made during the campaign, we shall keep to our promises. Our party is synonymous with keeping to our words,” he said.

The former governor appealed for divine wisdom for Tinubu and said the campaign council would work towards the fulfilment of the administration’s promises.

“We pray that Almighty Allah will give him the wisdom to lead this country. We assure Nigerians that we shall fulfill all our campaign promises,” Yari said.

He further predicted that the APC would remain the ruling party after Tinubu completes a possible second term.

“We pray that our party will continue to be the party to lead the country after President Tinubu’s second term,” he added.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Senator Abdulaziz Yari, representing Zamfara West, has pledged to work towards President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election after his appointment as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council.

Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State, made the commitment on Saturday in a statement where he expressed appreciation to Tinubu and the APC leadership for entrusting him with the responsibility.

He said he accepted the appointment with “deep gratitude” and “full seriousness”.

“My sincere thanks go to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party for the trust placed in me, and to our party leadership for the confidence. I do not take it lightly,” he said.

Yari said the 2027 campaign would go beyond seeking votes, as it would provide an opportunity to discuss the country’s future with Nigerians across different regions and backgrounds.

“A campaign is more than an election. It is a conversation with the Nigerian people in every state, every language, every faith about the future we are building together,” Yari said.

“We intend to lead that conversation with discipline, unity, and respect for all.”

The senator urged APC members and supporters to take an active part in the campaign, stressing that every party member would have a role to play.

“To our teeming members and supporters across the country: the work begins now, and there is a place for everyone in it,” he said.

He also appealed to Nigerians from different political backgrounds to consider supporting Tinubu’s bid for another term.

“And to Nigerians of every political leaning, this is a moment to choose progress over division. We will earn your confidence not with noise, but with a record we can stand behind,” he said.

Yari expressed confidence that the APC would secure victory in the election with the collective efforts of party members and supporters.

“By the grace of God, and with the effort of us all, we will deliver victory in January 2027.”

The APC announced a 108-member Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election on Saturday.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was named secretary of the council, while Tinubu will serve as chairman. Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, were appointed vice-chairmen.

According to the list released by Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru and Hadiza Bala-Usman were appointed deputy secretary and assistant secretary respectively.