US EditionNigeria: APC Governors Adopt Tinubu As Party's Sole Candidate in 2027
- At a national summit in Abuja on May 22, 2025, Nigeria’s APC governors unanimously confirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu as the party’s sole representative for the presidency in the 2027 elections.
- The endorsement followed Tinubu's contentious 2023 election victory, which faced allegations of voter fraud and legal challenges that courts ultimately dismissed, affirming his win.
- The APC highlighted Tinubu's economic reforms, including removing fuel subsidies and exchange rate liberalization, which earned international praise but also caused inflation and public frustration.
- Twenty-Two APC governors, led by Progressive Governors Forum chairman Hope Uzodimma who initiated the endorsement motion and Kaduna Governor Uba Sani who supported it, voiced strong confidence in President Tinubu’s administration, highlighting that his governance is driving significant positive change in Nigeria.
- The endorsement signals the party’s intention to back Tinubu’s second and final term amid ongoing domestic challenges, a fragmented opposition, and efforts to strengthen Nigeria's global partnerships.
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