The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, citing his achievements in infrastructure, security, and economic reforms.
Following a meeting in Abuja, the Forum, chaired by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, expressed satisfaction with Tinubu’s leadership, highlighting the benefits his administration has brought to the North-Central zone. The group claimed that no administration since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999 has done more for the region than Tinubu’s.
The endorsement comes despite opposition from the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), which have criticized Tinubu’s policies over socio-economic challenges and hinted at backing a northern candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
In its statement, the APC Forum expressed confidence in Tinubu’s economic reforms, stating:
“The economic policies introduced by President Tinubu are already making the expected impact, with the recent strengthening of the Naira in the foreign exchange market, improvement in the volume of oil production, and rise in foreign reserves, among others.
“President Tinubu’s policies in the petroleum sector have already eliminated scarcity, and we believe that, with time, Nigerians will witness a reduction in the cost of petroleum products, which would reverse inflation in the country.”
The Forum emphasized the need for continuity to solidify ongoing reforms, adding:
“The APC North-Central Forum believes President Bola Tinubu deserves a second term to midwife these reforms which are already bearing fruit, and we call on all Nigerians to support his administration to improve the situation in the country.
“After extensive considerations, North-Central APC Forum has given the President a pass mark on insecurity, appointments, infrastructure, economy and other areas.”
Reaffirming its commitment to Tinubu’s leadership, the Forum declared:
“We stand firmly behind President Tinubu as his bold leadership has brought significant progress to our region, and we believe he is the right person to continue leading Nigeria towards greater prosperity.
“Just as we worked for his election in 2023, the North-Central APC Forum assures President Tinubu and all his supporters that we will again work for his reelection in 2027.”
The group called on Nigerians to rally behind the President, stressing that his reforms were already yielding positive results and promising greater economic stability in the future.
