……….speaks of his responsibility as Leader of the Zone.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume CON,, on Wednesday led delegates from the North Central geopolitical zone to affirm President Bola Tinubu as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 presidential election.
Senator Akume made the declaration in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, during the North Central Zonal Congress of the APC, where party leaders and delegates gathered to deliberate on the future of the party in the region.
Motion for the President’s adoption as the sole presidential candidate of APC, was moved by Akume and seconded by the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr Abdullahi Sule, with a thunderous affirmation from all the delegates.
All the governors from the North Central zone as well as most former governors and their deputies, serving National and state Assembly members, Ministers and a host of other former and current political office holders graced the epoch-making event.
Addressing the Congress, Akume said the endorsement was a reflection of the confidence reposed in Tinubu’s leadership and the administration’s ongoing efforts to reposition the country.
He noted that as the North Central Leader of the party, he bears a responsibility to ensure unity and strategic alignment among party stakeholders in the region.
He emphasised that the zone remains committed to the ideals of the APC and will continue to support policies and programmes aimed at economic recovery, infrastructure development and national cohesion.
Akume further called on party members across the zone to close ranks and work collectively to consolidate the party’s achievements ahead of the next general elections.
He stressed that early consensus on Tinubu’s candidacy would provide the APC with a strategic advantage and allow the party to focus on governance and delivery.
He also assured that the zone would give the president the highest votes among the six geopolitical zones in the country at the presidential poll.
His words: “The North Central has done so much for this country to preserve the country’s unity. Nigerians are proud of you. And we must be proud of ourselves. Our governors and ministers are performing exceptionally.
“I’m always honoured about our governors whenever I meet them. With the politicians I’ve seen here, North Central will provide the highest number of votes amongst the six geopolitical zones”.
The endorsement was met with applause and affirmation from delegates, many of whom described it as a necessary step towards maintaining stability within the party and ensuring continuity in leadership.
Signed:
Yomi Odunuga,
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Secretary to the Government of the Federation
25-03-2026
