All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday inaugurated its North-Central Zonal Presidential Campaign Office in Minna, Niger, as part of efforts to strengthen its campaign coordination ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration was performed by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, alongside Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger and other party leaders.
Speaking at the occasion, Bago expressed appreciation to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) for its continued support and sacrifices for the party.
He said that the support would further strengthen the party’s structures and encourage members to work toward achieving its objectives.
The governor described the presidential campaign office as an institution that belonged to the people and would remained committed to serving the interests of Nigerians.
In his remarks, Yilwatda commended Bago for providing the campaign office and demonstrating commitment to the party’s activities in the zone.
He described the governor as a committed party member whose contributions had demonstrated his dedication to APC.
Yilwatda said Bago was the first among the party’s zonal coordinators to organise and deliver a zonal rally for President Bola Tinubu.
While expressing confidence in the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, he urged members to work toward delivering APC candidates at all levels.
The national chairman said the party leadership appreciated Bago’s contributions, particularly the provision of the campaign office, which would serve as the centre for coordinating activities in the zone.
Earlier, Amb. Ahmed Ibeto, Chairman of APC Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council in Niger, said Bago had provided the necessary resources to facilitate the party’s campaign activities.
He said the governor had supported the campaign council’s proposals and provided the tools required to mobilise support for APC candidates in the state.
He assured the national chairman that the campaign council would work toward securing victory for all APC candidates in the state.
Similarly, the APC Chairman in the north-central zone, Alhaji Muazu Bawa-Rijau, expressed optimism on the party’s preparations for the 2027 polls.
He assured the national chairman that the party would mobilise support across Niger for the presidential, governorship, National Assembly and state assembly elections.
He expressed the commitment of the APC state chairmen and other stakeholders to working together toward achieving victory for the party.(
