Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have pledged to deliver their respective states for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
The governors also reaffirmed their support for Tinubu’s re-election, with Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodinma, saying they would play leading roles in mobilising voters across their states.
Uzodinma disclosed this while speaking with State House Correspondents after APC governors met with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday.
APC governors discuss governance and 2027 election
According to Uzodinma, the meeting focused largely on governance and efforts to reduce the cost of living, improve food security, strengthen agriculture and ease transportation costs.
The Imo governor said the discussions also centred on ensuring Nigerians feel the impact of the Federal Government’s economic reforms.
On the 2027 election, Uzodinma said Tinubu briefed the governors on the constitution of the Presidential Election Committee, adding that they were in agreement with the President on preparations for the poll.
The PGF chairman said, “All the APC governors are solidly behind Mr President. To that extent, governors are expected to deliver their states.”
Uzodinma explains governors’ role
Uzodinma explained that individual governors would assess the specific requirements for successful campaigns in their respective states.
He said, “The responsibility of delivering the elections lies on the shoulders of the governors at the subnational level.”
He further affirmed that the governors would work with the APC and its leaders throughout the campaign.
Uzodinma said the governors were united in supporting Tinubu’s re-election and would take leading roles in both the campaign and election activities across their states.
The pledge places APC governors at the centre of the party’s preparations for the 2027 presidential election, alongside ongoing efforts to address economic and welfare concerns at the state level.
