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The All Progressives Congress (APC) national summit held in Abuja brought together top party leaders — including President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and APC governors — to assess the administration’s performance and lay the groundwork for the 2027 elections.

Here are the major highlights:​

1. Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement & Push for More Defections
President Tinubu declared that more opposition members would soon join the APC, describing the party’s policies as irresistible. He called for unity and urged members to prepare for consolidation ahead of the next general election.

2. Akpabio’s Open Invitation to Opposition Senators
Senate President Akpabio invited opposition senators to align with the Renewed Hope Agenda, describing the APC as the only viable political platform in the country.

3. “APC is Not a Failure” – Tinubu Defends Reforms
Tinubu defended the administration’s economic policies, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy. He urged Nigerians to be patient, insisting that the economy is gradually healing and that reforms will yield long-term benefits.

4. Governors Unanimously Back Tinubu for 2027
The Progressive Governors’ Forum formally endorsed Tinubu as the APC’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, reaffirming their confidence in his leadership.

5. “Nigeria First” Policy – Support for Local Production
The government reiterated its commitment to prioritizing Nigerian-made goods in public procurement, aiming to boost local industries and reduce dependence on imports.

6. Broadband Expansion Plan: 90,000km Fibre Optic Rollout
An ambitious project to lay 90,000 kilometers of fibre optic cables nationwide was announced, marking the largest broadband infrastructure rollout in Nigeria’s history.



7. Tinubu’s Leadership Style: “I Take Full Responsibility”
Responding to speculation about external influence, Tinubu made it clear he is solely responsible for decisions made by his administration, popular or not.



Final Thought:
The summit revealed the APC’s game plan for 2027 — consolidate power, stand by tough reforms, and attract opposition figures. Whether this approach holds amid rising public expectations remains to be seen.