Yenagoa (Nigeria): The All Progressive Congress (APC), Bayelsa chapter, has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.
The chapter attributed the endorsement to his administration’s transformative projects and policies, which stakeholders say have brought unparalleled development and attention to the region.
The decision, announced in a communiqué issued at the end of the APC 12th Expanded Stakeholders Meeting on Tuesday in Yenagoa, was presented by Amb: Philips Ikrusi, a chieftain of the party.
According to the communiqué, the adoption of President Tinubu is rooted in his “development strides that he has achieved in various sectors, and the appointment of Bayelsa people in multiple positions.
“This is exemplified by his administration’s backing of a South-South Senate President, the signing of the South-South Development Commission Act.
” The large-scale infrastructure investments like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which stakeholders believe are poised to unlock the region’s economic potential.”
Leaders at the meeting commended the President’s economic reforms and governance agenda, describing them as critical to repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth.
They argued that continuing with Tinubu beyond 2027 was essential for consolidating gains already made and accelerating ongoing projects that were directly of benefit to the region.
On his part, Chief Dennis Otiotio, Bayelsa APC Chairman, said that the essence of the meeting was to appraise the performance of the President, to determine if he had done well enough to warrant adoption as their sole candidate come 2027.
He said that the President had done well for the Bayelsa people by appointing various Bayelsa indigenes into multiple positions, among others.
Chief Timipre Sylva, former Governor of Bayelsa, expressed happiness that the national leadership was in Bayelsa to ensure the Bayelsa APC remained united ahead of the forthcoming election.
According to him, “Bayelsa APC is more potent than any other APC anywhere and commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for all their support to see that the party is strong and still standing tall in Bayelsa.
On his part, the Managing Director of NDDC, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, noted that the APC has faced numerous challenges, yet they remain united, as evidenced by the national working committee.
According to him, “In life, there is always a time of disagreement and agreement, but in all settlements, there is always the key to every crisis. APC Bayelsa has already buried its differences.
In his remarks, the National Chairman of APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said that more governors would still join the party ahead of the 2027 general election to support President Bola Tinubu.
He stated that, because President Tinubu had performed well, more governors and Senators have abandoned their parties and joined the APC to ensure that the President wins and is re-elected overwhelmingly in 2027.
Yilwatda, who was represented by the APC Deputy National Chairman, South, Chief Emma Eneukwu, said Tinubu was on the move to take Nigeria to a greater height.
