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Nigeria: Northern Christians Laud Tinubu, Back Prof Yilwatda As APC Chair

NIGERIA, JUL 29 – Professor Yilwatda's appointment aims to enhance APC's northern votes by ensuring religious inclusivity and zonal balance, reflecting President Tinubu's strategy for 2027 electoral success.

  • On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the APC unveiled Professor Goshwe Nentawe Yilwatda as national chairman, highlighting his experience as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs.
  • Last week, he chose Prof. Goshwe Nentawe Yilwatda as national chairman to maximize northern votes, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu agreed to ensure inclusivity for the 2027 poll.
  • With a track record in electoral management, Yilwatda previously headed INEC’s Information Technology Department as Resident Electoral Commissioner.
  • Opposition leaders mobilised support for the African Democratic Congress across the six geopolitical zones, and Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar alleged the APC is laying landmines to rig the 2027 elections.
  • Ahead of local and state elections, the APC plans to select a new running mate from Kano State and redistribute key offices among the North West and North East.
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Daily Post Nigeria broke the news in Nigeria on Monday, July 28, 2025.
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