Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi East have declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid [1].
The endorsement signals an effort to solidify the party's base in Kogi State ahead of the general elections. By securing the backing of regional power brokers, the administration aims to ensure a unified front for the APC in the North Central zone.
Party officials and senior members said the impact of presidential projects and grassroots interventions were primary reasons for their support [1]. They said a second term is necessary to consolidate the structural reforms of the "Renewed Hope" agenda [2].
This regional support follows a strong showing in the 2026 APC direct primary, where Tinubu secured over 10.9 million votes [3]. The momentum from that primary is intended to carry through to the 2027 cycle [1].
However, the endorsement has not been universal across all party demographics. Kogi East youth stakeholders have called on Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to uphold internal democracy within the APC [4]. This request suggests that while senior leaders are aligned, some younger members seek more inclusive decision-making processes within the party structure.
Despite these calls for internal reform, the leadership in Kogi East said the president's current trajectory justifies a second term [1]. The group highlighted the need for continuity in the government's economic, and structural policies to achieve the long-term goals of the administration [2].
“The second term of President Tinubu is necessary to consolidate the “Renewed Hope” agenda.”
The endorsement from Kogi East demonstrates the APC's strategy of securing regional strongholds early to prevent fractures before the 2027 elections. While the high vote count from the 2026 primaries provides a numerical mandate, the tension between senior party leaders and youth stakeholders indicates a struggle between top-down loyalty and demands for internal party democratization.
