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2027: North-Central State Governors Endorse Tinubu for Re-Election

The governors said Tinubu should complete an eight-year tenure and cited gains in oil output, reserves, infrastructure and education.

  • On Saturday, the All Progressives Congress held a rally in Lafia, Nasarawa State, where regional governors endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for re-election in 2027.
  • Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume proposed Tinubu as the region's sole candidate, urging stakeholders to respect power-rotation norms and support an eight-year tenure.
  • Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, chair of the North-central Governors' Forum, seconded Akume's proposal, citing infrastructure projects and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as reasons supporting re-election.
  • Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma reaffirmed APC mobilization efforts ahead of 2027, while the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, conveyed the President's goodwill and highlighted administration focus on national security and economic prosperity.
  • Pledging support for the APC ticket in 2027, the North-Central region—comprising six states and the Federal Capital Territory—received calls for sustained grassroots support from APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda.
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Vanguard News broke the news in Nigeria on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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