Reported by Weng Patrick Atokor l Journalist at Weng Global
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to strengthen party unity and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the party steps up efforts to secure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
Mrs Tinubu made the appeal during the APC North-Central zonal campaign rally in Lafia, Nasarawa State, where party leaders and supporters gathered to demonstrate their commitment to the President’s second-term ambition.
She urged party members to put aside internal disagreements, work together and mobilise support for President Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
The First Lady also defended the administration’s policies, arguing that its economic reforms and development programmes were laying the foundation for improved economic conditions and national prosperity.
First Lady Highlights Government’s Economic Agenda
During her remarks, Mrs Tinubu described President Tinubu as a leader willing to make difficult decisions in the national interest. She urged APC supporters to communicate the administration’s policies and achievements to Nigerians at the grassroots level.
According to reports of the rally published by ThisDay, the First Lady pointed to what she described as signs of economic stabilisation, easing foreign exchange pressures, renewed investor interest and increased infrastructure development.
She also highlighted the administration’s stated commitment to improving national security, strengthening unity and creating economic opportunities.
Mrs Tinubu maintained that continuity in leadership would give the government an opportunity to consolidate its economic reforms and development programmes.
Her appeal places particular emphasis on grassroots engagement, with party members expected to take the administration’s message to communities across the country ahead of the next general election.
APC North-Central Leaders Endorse Tinubu for Second Term
The First Lady’s appeal came amid growing efforts by APC leaders to consolidate political support for President Tinubu’s re-election across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.
At an earlier North-Central APC mega rally in Lafia, held on October 10, 2026, party leaders from the region formally endorsed Tinubu as their preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
The endorsement was moved by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and seconded by Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule.
The motion was subsequently adopted by acclamation.
According to the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the rally attracted governors and political representatives from across the North-Central region, alongside other senior APC stakeholders.
Akume identified the administration’s economic reforms, infrastructure investments and commitment to fiscal federalism as reasons for supporting the President’s second-term ambition.
He specifically mentioned the removal of the petrol subsidy, major highway construction projects, increased allocations to state and local governments, and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Governor Sule also cited developments in crude oil production, foreign reserves, stock market capitalisation, education and infrastructure as reasons for supporting Tinubu’s re-election.
The North-Central region comprises Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger and Plateau states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory.
The endorsement represented a significant show of support from the ruling party’s political structures in the region.
APC Governors Call for Internal Reconciliation
Beyond securing electoral support, party leaders have also emphasised the need to address internal disagreements that could weaken the APC’s political organisation before the 2027 elections.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who chairs the Progressive Governors Forum, urged party members to resolve internal differences and promote unity and inclusiveness.
He said the party’s governors were committed to supporting Tinubu’s re-election and encouraged stakeholders to work together towards achieving the objective.
The appeal reflects the importance of managing competing interests within the ruling party, particularly as political activities intensify and members begin positioning themselves for various elective offices.
Political disagreements, disagreements over party tickets and competing ambitions can create divisions that affect a party’s ability to mobilise supporters effectively.
For the APC, maintaining cooperation among governors, national party officials, state executives and grassroots members will be important in translating its political endorsements into electoral support.
The party’s leadership has therefore continued to emphasise discipline, reconciliation and coordinated mobilisation as preparations for the next general election advance.
2027 Election Campaign Takes Shape
The renewed calls for unity come as Nigeria’s political parties begin strengthening their structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The APC has already taken steps to organise its presidential campaign machinery. On October 14, 2026, President Tinubu inaugurated the party’s Presidential Campaign Council at the State House in Abuja.
During the inauguration, the President called on members of the council and party leaders to demonstrate unity, commitment and dedication as they prepared for the election.
He also stressed that campaign activities should not distract the administration from its governance responsibilities.
The inauguration demonstrated that the ruling party was moving towards a more organised national campaign structure, with political mobilisation taking place alongside the government’s ongoing activities.
The APC’s efforts also include coordinating its women, youth and regional support groups to strengthen its reach across different sections of the country.
Why APC Unity Matters Ahead of 2027
The First Lady’s message highlights an important challenge facing the APC as it prepares to defend its position in the next presidential election.
Although the party has received endorsements from several political stakeholders, internal unity and public acceptance of the administration’s performance will remain important factors in the electoral contest.
Political endorsements demonstrate the level of support a candidate enjoys within party structures, but they do not automatically determine how voters will behave on election day.
Nigerians will also assess the government’s record on economic conditions, security, employment, infrastructure, education and the cost of living.
The Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, including the removal of petrol subsidies and changes to foreign exchange management, have remained central to discussions about its economic direction.
While the government and its supporters have defended the reforms as necessary measures to improve public finances and establish a stronger economic foundation, their effects on households and businesses have continued to attract public attention.
For the APC, communicating the objectives and outcomes of these policies will therefore be an important part of its political engagement ahead of 2027.
The opposition parties are also expected to present their own political alternatives, making the next election an important test of the ruling party’s ability to retain public confidence.
What Happens Next?
The APC is expected to continue its regional mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and campaign activities as preparations for the 2027 general elections progress.
The First Lady’s appeal places additional emphasis on the responsibility of party members to maintain internal cooperation and communicate the administration’s policies to voters.
The party will also need to sustain coordination among its national leadership, governors, lawmakers, women and youth groups, and grassroots organisations.
However, the ultimate decision will rest with Nigerian voters, whose assessment of the administration’s performance and competing political alternatives will shape the outcome of the election.
For now, Oluremi Tinubu’s message is clear: the APC must maintain unity, strengthen its grassroots structures and work collectively if it hopes to secure another presidential victory in 2027.
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Sources
- Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation – North Central APC Endorses Tinubu for Second Term in 2027
- ThisDay – Tinubu Committed to Safer Communities, Greater Nigeria – Remi Assures Voters
- Premium Times – North-Central State Governors Endorse Tinubu for Re-election
- The State House – President Tinubu Inaugurates Presidential Campaign Council
- Arise News – First Lady Oluremi Says President Tinubu Deserves Second Term
