National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that no political party in Nigeria can rival the APC’s organizational strength, citing its vast network of over 261,000 executive members and the backing of 31 governors.
Yilwatda made the remarks on Wednesday at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja.
The event was attended by Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, APC governors, and other party leaders.
Also present were opposition figures including Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT; Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun; and Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra, who were named campaign coordinators in their respective states.
“No political party has our structure. We have over 261,000 party exco members and 31 governors, with two other governors supporting from different parties,” Yilwatda said.
He praised Tinubu’s administration for visible achievements in projects and reforms, insisting that the campaign council’s composition reflected a broad coalition committed to securing a second term for the President and Vice-President.
Over 261,000 executives nationwide, backed by 31 governors.Cross-party support: Wike, Adeleke, and Soludo included as campaign coordinators.
Yilwatda praised reforms and projects as “visible and tangible.”Campaign leadership: Tinubu chairs the council, Shettima serves as vice-chairman, with Abdulaziz Yari as director-general and Hope Uzodimma as secretary.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, 2027, while governorship and State Assembly elections will follow on February 6, 2027.
