President Bola Tinubu began his re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24, 2027, according to Sen. Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council. Yari announced the start of the campaign during a press briefing in Abuja following a meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.
Tinubu is seeking re-election amid ongoing political tensions. The APC Council has also criticized Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), over his claim of winning the 2023 election. The APC challenged Obi to honor a previous pledge to withdraw from the 2027 race if liabilities were found against his administration.
The APC’s campaign strategy includes regional outreach, with Kaduna serving as a key location. Yari emphasized the President’s control over multiple states in both the north and south, highlighting the APC’s organizational strength. The campaign aims to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 election.
This follows a broader political landscape marked by contested election claims and party rivalries. The APC’s actions reflect efforts to maintain influence in the upcoming electoral cycle. The situation underscores the competitive nature of Nigerian politics as major parties prepare for the next phase of political engagement.
