The All Progressives Grand Alliance has reaffirmed its intention to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, aligning officially with the position earlier expressed by Charles Soludo.
Speaking on the party’s position, APGA National Chairman Sly Ezeokenwa said the party’s National Working Committee had already resolved to maintain its political understanding with the All Progressives Congress and support President Tinubu’s second-term ambition.
“The National Working Committee of APGA has already taken the decision that we will remain aligned and continue to share the same accord with the APC, including accepting the idea of adopting Mr. President as our presidential candidate,” Ezeokenwa said.
He explained that APGA’s position predates recent public endorsements, stressing that the party remains ideologically committed to the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda.
“Even before any public declaration, the party had maintained that it would remain ideologically aligned not only with the APC but also with the Renewed Hope agenda of Mr. President. Nothing has changed about that position,” he added.
Formal Adoption Still Pending
Despite the endorsement, Ezeokenwa noted that the party is still expected to formally ratify the decision during a future national convention, where delegates will officially deliberate on the matter.
Strategic Political Realignment
The APGA chairman said the party’s position reflects a broader strategic calculation aimed at improving the South-East’s relevance in national power politics.
According to him, electoral realities from the 2023 presidential election show that the South-East alone cannot secure top national offices without broader alliances.
“If you look at the demographics of the 2023 election, the South-East contributed less than 10 per cent of the total votes cast. That means to have a realistic shot at the presidency, vice presidency, or any major national office, strategic partnerships with other regions are necessary.”
He added that political leaders in the region are increasingly embracing cooperation with other blocs across the country, including the North, South-West, and South-South, as part of efforts to strengthen the South-East’s role in Nigeria’s central politics.
“Leaders of the zone have come together to say we cannot continue to isolate ourselves from the mainstream politics of our country. This is the time to act in our strategic interest and find practical pathways to political relevance.”
The development further underscores growing political alignments ahead of the 2027 general election, as parties begin early calculations around alliances, regional influence, and presidential succession dynamics.
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