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The Digest:

A coalition of over 1,000 All Progressives Congress (APC) youth groups from Nigeria's North Central region is pursuing Strategic Ascendancy, planning to dispatch a 100-man delegation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Their mission: to lobby for Senator Mohammed Sani Musa to become the next APC National Chairman. This move highlights the region's push for strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging us to explore the internal power dynamics within Nigeria's ruling party.

Key Points:

  • Over 1,000 APC youth groups in North Central plan to lobby Senate President Akpabio.
  • Their goal is to back Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for the APC National Chairman.
  • The decision was made at an emergency meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
  • Youths aim for "strategic positioning" for the North Central ahead of the 2027 elections.
  • They believe Sani Musa offers the loyalty, foresight, and grassroots understanding needed.
  • The coalition views Musa as a "generational bridge," combining experience with dynamism.
  • They are calling on North Central elders to urge Sani Musa to officially declare interest.
The North Central youth coalition's push for Sani Musa represents a calculated move for Strategic Ascendancy within the APC. Their direct appeal to Akpabio and emphasis on Musa's qualities underscore a determined effort to reshape the party's leadership ahead of critical future elections.


Sources: Daily Post Nigeria. Channels Tv