By Ebenezer Mabinuola
The All Progressives Congress (APC) convened its top political leadership in Abuja for a high-profile National Summit aimed at consolidating its hold on power and charting a strategic course toward the 2027 general elections.
Held at the Presidential Villa’s Banquet Hall under the theme “The Journey So Far,” the event brought together President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and other key figures, including APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje and National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
In his address, President Tinubu defended his economic policies, particularly the controversial fuel subsidy removal, calling it “the grandparent of corruption.” He underscored his administration’s anti-corruption stance, noting that over 750 properties linked to graft had been seized by the EFCC.
Tinubu stirred debate with his assertion that “there’s nothing wrong with a one-party system,” presenting the APC as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s political transformation. He also urged the National Assembly to expedite tax reform bills, pressing lawmakers to deliver on critical legislation.
APC National Chairman Dr. Ganduje reinforced the need for party unity, warning against internal sabotage and urging members to build lasting political structures aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda. He described the APC as more than a party—“a people-driven movement of courage and conviction”—and formally announced the party’s endorsement of President Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Senator Ajibola Basiru, the party’s National Secretary, pointed to a post-election rise in APC membership as evidence of public confidence in Tinubu’s leadership.
With political tensions rising and economic reforms under scrutiny, the summit doubled as both a rallying point and a strategic recalibration. The APC, it seems, is not only defending its record—it is positioning itself as the dominant force in Nigeria’s political future.
