The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has earned the confidence and support of Nigerians through courageous leadership and commitment to national development.
Yilwatda spoke at the flag off of the APC presidential campaign in Kaduna State, where he welcomed President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to North West, describing the occasion as a defining moment in the party’s determination to consolidate achievements and secure renewed mandate in the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the National Chairman said the enthusiasm surrounding the campaign reflected growing public confidence in the President Tinubu’s leadership particularly among women, young people and other Nigerians who believe in the administration’s vision for stronger, more prosperous and economically resilient nation.
He said the people have spoken and their voice is loud and clear, noting that Nigerians are happy and encouraged by the President ‘s leadership, adding that APC is proud to present the most competent and credible candidate for presidency.
He said the party is united, prepared and confident, noting that political realignments involving Accord Party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) are further indications of growing national conversation around the President’s leadership.
Yilwatda noted that the APC campaign would be anchored on the administration’s record, ongoing reforms and compelling vision for the future, urging Nigerians to assess the government not only by challenges confronting the country but also by the courage required to address longstanding structural problems and lay sustainable foundation for prosperity.
According to him, the Tinubu administration has demonstrated political will to confront difficult economic realities, strengthen national infrastructure and reposition the country for sustainable growth, expressing confidence that benefits of ongoing reforms would become increasingly evident as implementation continues.
He maintained that the President ‘s first term had established the foundation upon which the second term administration could build a more prosperous, secure and inclusive Nigeria, saying the task before the party is to consolidate gains, deepen reforms and ensure the promise of Renewed Hope translates into greater opportunities and improved livelihoods.
At campaign flag off, Yilwatda presented APC flags to seven governors of North West geopolitical zone seeking re-election, affirming party confidence in state leadership and determination to consolidate political strength across the region.
The Governors are: Uba Sani of Kaduna State, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State.
Presenting flags, the National Chairman expressed confidence in the governors leadership and urged them to sustain engagement with people, strengthen party unity and mobilise support for President Tinubu and all APC candidates ahead of the 2027 general election.
He emphasised that North West remains strategically important to APC national electoral prospects and victory would require sustained grassroots mobilisation, effective communication of government policies and united front among party leaders.
He also called on party members, elected officials, stakeholders and supporters across seven states to work collectively towards a successful campaign, stressing that unity, discipline and shared sense of purpose would be critical to electoral success.
Yilwatda commended Kaduna State Government under Governor Uba Sani as well as party leadership, campaign organisers and supporters for contributions to successful commencement of presidential campaign, describing Kaduna as strategic location for campaign opening.
He urged party faithful to conduct campaigns with discipline, issue based engagement and respect for democratic principles while ensuring administration policies, achievements and future commitments are communicated clearly to Nigerians.
