2027: Ex-CPC leaders declare support for Tinubu’s re-election

… Nigeria won’t borrow again to fund operations — Tinubu

… CPC bloc solidly behind Tinubu — Speaker Tajudeen

The founding members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) on Tuesday declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

The delegation of CPC founding members led by former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Tanko Al-Makura stormed the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in a show of solidarity with President Bola Tinubu, pledging to deliver massive support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

President Tinubu who was elated at the visit declared boldly that his administration had achieved its revenue mobilisation target and would no longer rely on borrowing to fund government operations.

The CPC bloc assured the President that its members within the APC remained firmly behind his administration and would mobilise nationwide to secure the party’s victory at the next polls.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Al-Makura, who was recently appointed as the chairman Governing Board of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), commended Tinubu for steering the country through challenging economic times, sustaining peace and stability, and for honouring the memory of their late leader and mentor, former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“We are with you in loyalty, in person, and in purpose. May Almighty God grant you the wisdom and strength to continue leading our nation,” he declared.

While recalling the CPC’s struggles before the 2013 merger that birthed the APC, Al-Makura described Tinubu and Buhari as visionaries whose political partnership laid the foundation for justice, equity, and national renewal.

“Mr. President, you and President Muhammadu Buhari shared more than a political alliance; you shared a vision of a Nigeria built on justice, economic sovereignty, and good governance. Together, you conceptualised and built a platform that remains our pride and our cause,” he said.

He pledged that the CPC family, comprising former governors, ministers, lawmakers, women leaders, and party executives, would work tirelessly to consolidate Tinubu’s reforms and sustain the APC legacy beyond 2027.

Also speaking at the meeting, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, declared that the CPC bloc remains intact and is solidly behind the President.

“Indeed, today is the very first time that former members of the CPC have gathered in such large numbers to visit our President, to show support and appreciation for what he has been doing. I want to seize this opportunity, Mr. President, to assure you of the unconditional support of all former members of the CPC,” Abbas said.

Dismissing suggestions that the bloc was fragmented or estranged, the Speaker insisted that over 90 per cent of CPC’s pioneer leaders remained active and loyal.

He also praised President Tinubu’s partnership with Buhari in 2010, which eventually paved the way for Buhari’s presidency.

Abbas further commended Tinubu for the unprecedented respect shown to Buhari during his passing, noting the state support accorded his family and the President’s personal involvement.

“CPC in every state will go back home and mobilise support for Asiwaju. That movement will cascade down to local government areas, wards, and units. Insha Allah, CPC members will be at the forefront of ensuring your re-election in 2027 so you can continue the good work you are doing,” Abbas assured.

Responding, President Tinubu announced that his administration had achieved its revenue mobilisation target and would no longer rely on borrowing to fund government operations.

He emphasised that prudent management and home-grown revenue generation now anchor Nigeria’s economic outlook.

“We have met our targets of revenue for the whole year, we met it in August. Non-oil revenue is doing well, and I have no fear. I received it this morning. If non-oil revenue is doing well, then I have no fear of whatever Trump is doing on the other side.

“Nigeria is not borrowing again. Nobody is trading pieces of paper for the exchange rate anymore. The naira is stabilising. What we need now is to build the infrastructure for export and import, to create jobs and opportunities for our people. That is my guarantee,” Tinubu said.

On food security, the President unveiled plans for a nationwide mechanisation programme, with farm centres established in every region to boost productivity, ensure food sovereignty, and lift millions out of poverty.

“Our path to food security is clear. Every region will have a mechanised farm centre. We are committed to removing poverty from our land, and that is the work we have already started,” the President stated.

Tinubu urged supporters not to be distracted by political noise ahead of 2027, assuring that his administration remains focused on reforms that will deliver prosperity.

“Don’t let anybody threaten you with uncertainty. We know the direction we are going, and we are certain of success. The legacy you will inherit from me is total commitment to justice, transparency and progress. At the end of this journey, it will be a house of joy and prosperity for all,” he said.

The delegation included Barr. Abdulraheem Adebayo Shittu, former Minister of Communications; Architect Waziri Bulama, former APC National Secretary; Prof. Haruna Hima, former House of Representatives member; Hon. Garba Datti Mohammed, former Deputy Minority Whip; Ibrahim Baba, CPC governorship candidate and RMAFC commissioner; Mary Efere, CPC governorship candidate; Farouk Adamu Aliyu, CPC governorship candidate; and other prominent CPC stalwarts.

They were joined by former commissioners, advisers, national officers, women leaders of the Buhari Support Organisation, and ex-members of the CPC National Executive Council.

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