election tops agenda as APC bigwigs meet in Maiduguri
The All Progressives Congress (APC) held a national strategic retreat in Maiduguri to coordinate electoral strategies for the 2027 polls. The party is prioritizing the re-election of President Bola Tinubu amidst a changing political landscape.
Why it matters
The retreat underscores the ruling party's efforts to consolidate power and prepare for upcoming national elections in Nigeria.
The re-election of President Bola Tinubu has emerged as a major priority as leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered in Maiduguri, Borno State, for a three-day national strategic retreat focused on strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
The APC, in a post on its X handle on Saturday, said the retreat, which began on Thursday and ended on Saturday, was designed to review the party’s structures, improve internal coordination and sharpen its electoral strategy ahead of the polls.
BusinessDay reports that the APC’s preparations are unfolding against the backdrop of a rapidly changing opposition landscape, with major political figures pursuing different strategies to challenge Tinubu’s bid for a second term.
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