APC North Central Adopts Tinubu for 2027, Aliyu Bello Tasks Executives on Electoral Victories
Stakeholders endorse President as sole candidate; urge grassroots mobilisation across the zone
By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North Central Zone have unanimously adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
The decision was reached during the APC North Central Zonal Congress held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, where party leaders, including governors, lawmakers, ministers, and delegates from across the region converged to deliberate on the party’s future.
Speaking at the congress, Nasarawa State APC Chairman, Aliyu Bello, charged newly elected zonal executives to justify their emergence by ensuring electoral victories for the party at all levels in the 2027 general elections.
“You are no longer delegates but managers and administrators of the party. You must return to your constituencies, mobilise support, and deliver victories from the grassroots,” Bello stated, warning that failure to do so would question their suitability as party officials.
The motion for Tinubu’s adoption was moved by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and seconded by Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, who also chairs the North Central Governors Forum.
Governor Sule attributed the governors’ endorsement to the economic reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, noting that several states have been able to execute developmental projects without resorting to borrowing.
“As a result of the reforms, some states have carried out their responsibilities without borrowing,” Sule said, while also highlighting the growing strength of the APC nationwide, now boasting 31 governors.
Earlier, Akume underscored the strategic importance of the North Central region to the APC, noting that the party currently controls all states in the zone.
He, however, cautioned against complacency, urging members to work tirelessly ahead of the elections.
Former APC National Chairman and ex-Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Adamu, commended the peaceful conduct of the congress and called for unity among party members.
Also speaking, APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, represented by Deputy National Secretary Abdulkarim Kana, praised the zone for its loyalty and urged inclusivity in party affairs.
The congress produced new zonal executives through a consensus process affirmed by voice vote, in line with party procedures.
The event concluded with a strong call for unity, mobilisation, and strategic preparation ahead of the APC National Convention scheduled to hold in Abuja later in the week.
