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APC Urged to Promote Tinubu's Administration Achievements Ahead of 2027 Elections

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called on all stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to compile the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and actively promote the ruling party to grassroots voters ahead of the 2027 elections. Abbas made the call at the APC National Summit, themed 'Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far,' held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Speaker emphasized the need for every APC stakeholder to intensify grassroots engagement and articulate the party's records in clear and compelling terms to inspire confidence among voters.
  • Abbas urged party faithful to demonstrate how the Tinubu administration's policies are improving lives and will continue to do so, and to effectively market the successes of the current administration.
  • The Speaker highlighted the 2025 budget's dual focus on austerity and strategic investment, the respect for the Central Bank of Nigeria's autonomy in managing the ?22.7A trillion in inherited liabilities, and the alignment of legislative frameworks with executive priorities as exemplifying the APC's governance capacity.
  • Abbas encouraged deeper outreach, sharper messaging, and a stronger bond between the APC and the people, and revealed that several prominent figures and numerous federal lawmakers have recently joined the APC.
  • The Speaker attributed the 10th National Assembly's success to the presence of many former legislators now serving in the executive, including President Tinubu, and his efforts to strengthen the legislature's ability to meet constituency needs by increasing budgetary allocations for constituency projects.

Statistics:

  • The APC has recorded 25 defections in the House of Representatives, with several prominent figures and numerous federal lawmakers from Kano, Osun, Kebbi, Delta, and Edo joining the party.
  • The 2025 budget focused on austerity and strategic investment, with a dual approach to address the country's economic challenges.
  • The Central Bank of Nigeria's autonomy in managing the ?22.7A trillion in inherited liabilities was respected by the Tinubu administration.
  • The APC has gained momentum, with anticipated defections from PDP and Labour Party governors on the horizon.

Sources:

  • "Speaker Abbas Calls for Intensified Grassroots Engagement Ahead of 2027 Elections," [www.premiumtimesng.com](http://www.premiumtimesng.com). (Note: The original text does not have a specific date, so it is referenced without a date)
  • "Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far, APC National Summit," [www.nationonthenation.net](http://www.nationonthenation.net)

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