APC Confirms Tinubu-Shettima Ticket for 2027, Declares Victory ‘Assured’

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday formally confirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as its presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2027 general election, expressing confidence that the party is on course for victory.

The party said its optimism was anchored on what it described as the achievements of the Tinubu administration, the strength of its grassroots structure, and its over 12 million verified members nationwide.

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The confirmation came during the submission of the completed nomination forms of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima to the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, at a ceremony held at the Ladi Kwaki International Conference Centre of the Abuja Continental Hotel for onward transmission to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The forms were presented on behalf of the President by his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari.

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The event was attended by key stakeholders of the party, including members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, members of the National Assembly, the Federal Executive Council (FEC), members of the National Working Committee (NWC), and APC state chairmen.

Welcoming party leaders, APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, described the submission of the nomination forms as the culmination of a transparent and credible primary process.

“The presidential flag bearer emerged through a thoroughly transparent primary process,” Argungu said, while praising President Tinubu’s “positive strides” and urging party faithful to remain united, prayerful, and steadfast.

The presentation of the completed nomination forms marked the high point of the ceremony, with Masari accompanied by APC governors, federal lawmakers and members of the Federal Executive Council.

Speaking on behalf of the governors, Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, reaffirmed the governors’ commitment to the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, saying the transparent conduct of the party’s primaries had made the task of campaigning for the candidates easier.

“We are delighted that this event is coming after a well-organized and thoroughly supervised primary process,” Uzodimma said. “We reiterate our commitment to continue supporting President Tinubu and the party.”

He described the APC as a model of internal democracy and inclusiveness and pledged that the governors would mobilise support to ensure victory for the party across all elective offices.

“We will continue to support him in the larger interest of Nigerians and to take the country to greater heights. Together, we are going to deliver victory for President Tinubu and ensure the party wins all elective positions, including the National and State Assemblies,” Uzodimma added.

Receiving the nomination forms, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the endorsement of the Tinubu-Shettima ticket reflected the wishes of the party’s millions of members across the country.

“Today is a reflection of the wishes of over 12 million members of our party who supported the President’s candidature,” Yilwatda remarked. “We are proud of the support already in the kitty of President Tinubu, and we are convinced that many more Nigerians will vote for him.”

The APC chairman cited the administration’s student loan programme, which he said had benefited more than 1.5 million students, as well as agricultural initiatives and infrastructure projects, as evidence of the government’s performance.

He urged party members to engage Nigerians with facts rather than propaganda while defending the administration’s record.

“While others are busy spreading propaganda, let us counter them with facts. Nigerians have seen governance that touches lives across the six geopolitical zones,” Yilwatda stated.

Yilwatda also said the APC remained the only political party with a fully digitalised and verified membership register, giving it a significant organisational advantage ahead of the 2027 elections.

“We already have about 12 million verified members. We are going round the country to mobilize support for the President. I am also confident that our governors will compete among themselves to deliver the highest number of votes,” Yilwatda said.

Expressing confidence in the party’s electoral prospects, the APC chairman asked Masari to convey a message of assurance to President Tinubu.

“Go and tell the leader of our party (President Tinubu) that our members and Nigerians will vote for him to continue the excellent work he is doing. As a party, we are proud to be presenting the best candidate. There is no shaking at all. Come 2027, our victory is assured”, he said.

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