Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have begun campaigning for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Although the party and the president have not officially launched the campaign, top APC figures, including National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, have openly supported Tinubu’s bid for a second term.
Speaking at the APC headquarters in Abuja while addressing support groups, Ganduje advised politicians from the North planning to run for president in 2027 to wait until 2031. He made it clear that Tinubu should be allowed to complete two terms.
Similarly, during a TVC interview, Akume urged former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar, along with other northern politicians, to step aside in 2027.
Beyond statements from political leaders, early campaign activities have been spotted in Kaduna, Kebbi, and Kwara states, with billboards promoting Tinubu’s re-election also appearing in parts of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The emergence of these early campaigns has sparked controversy, with opposition parties and political analysts arguing that it violates the Electoral Act and the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
