2027: No Party Can Match APC’s Structure, Yilwatda Boasts

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that no political party in Nigeria can match the ruling party’s political structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yilwatda attributed the party’s strength to its over 261,000 executive members and the support of 31 governors, adding that two other governors from opposition parties were also backing its activities.

He spoke on Wednesday at the inauguration of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu/APC Presidential Campaign Council at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, APC governors and other party chieftains attended the event.

Also present were the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; and Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, who are associated with different political parties.

Addressing the gathering, Yilwatda said the turnout demonstrated a shared commitment to securing a second term for Tinubu and Shettima.

“Your presence here makes our shared commitment as a party clear; we want a better country, supporting Mr President and Vice President to return for a second term.

“The atmosphere shows all kinds of victory even before the election.”

The APC chairman also praised the Tinubu administration for its projects and achievements, insisting that Nigerians could see and feel the impact of the government’s interventions.

“President Bola Tinubu has made tremendous progress over the last few years in projects that can be visibly seen, felt and touched,” he said.

Reaffirming his confidence in the APC’s electoral strength, Yilwatda said the party’s extensive structure distinguished it from other political parties.

“No political party has our structure; we have over 261,000 party exco members and 31 governors, with two other governors supporting from different parties,” he said.

LEADERSHIP reports that the  inauguration followed the release of a revised list of the APC’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, with Tinubu named chairman, Shettima as first vice-chairman and Yilwatda as second vice-chairman.

Former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, was appointed director-general of the council, while Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was named secretary.

Wike was appointed coordinator for Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory, while Adeleke and Soludo were assigned to coordinate the campaign in Osun and Anambra states, respectively.

The inclusion of the three politicians has attracted attention because of their different political affiliations. Wike is associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adeleke with the Accord Party, and Soludo with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

The development comes as political parties prepare for the 2027 general elections, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) scheduling the presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, 2027.

The governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027.