THE All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has disclosed that its 2027 campaign will be issue-based and focused on the achievements of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rather than attacks on individuals or opposition parties.
News Point Nigeria reports that the Director-General of the Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, stated this in Gusau, Zamfara State, shortly after a closed-door meeting with Governor Dauda Lawal, traditional leaders and other stakeholders in the state on Wednesday.
Yari said Nigeria had passed through several difficult moments that raised concerns about the survival of the country, but Nigerians had continued to demonstrate their commitment to keeping the nation united.
“Nigeria is a wonderful country. We have been seeing so many things which some predicted that Nigeria will not continue as a country, from June 12 to others. This is where we are. Nigerians continue to ensure this country remains a united country,” Yari said.
He said the APC’s 2027 campaign would centre on issues and what the party intends to do if given another opportunity to govern the country, with emphasis on presenting the achievements of the Tinubu administration to Nigerians rather than attacking individuals or opposition parties.
According to him, President Bola Tinubu is committed to the development of Nigeria and has demonstrated love for the country.
“Tinubu is beyond any other person. He is for Nigerians, and a leader that loves this country without any fear of contradiction,” Yari said.
The former Zamfara State governor said the 2027 campaign would not be about making fresh promises but about highlighting what the APC-led administration had already accomplished.
Yari said his first official engagement as Director-General of the campaign was with traditional leaders because, although they are not politicians, they remain close to the people and play an important role in society.
He described seeking the support and blessings of traditional leaders as important to the success of the campaign, particularly as the party prepares for the 2027 elections.
On his part, Governor Dauda Lawal said the meeting with traditional rulers was organised to formally present Yari, a son of the soil, following his appointment as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council.
“It is important for us to hand him over to them to seek for their support. This is the reason for the meeting,” Governor Lawal said.
The governor assured the APC Presidential Campaign Council that President Tinubu would receive 100 per cent support from the people of Zamfara State in the 2027 election.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for Yari to seek the royal blessings and support of traditional rulers for President Tinubu and other APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
Yari’s appointment as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council was announced by the Presidency in August, with President Tinubu serving as chairman of the council and Vice President Kashim Shettima as vice chairman.