Founding members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) have pledged full support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election.
A delegation of the former CPC leaders, led by ex-Nasarawa Governor and Senator Tanko Al-Makura, declared their loyalty to Tinubu. Al-Makura said they would mobilize nationwide to ensure the APC’s victory.
Speaking for the group, Al-Makura reaffirmed their unwavering allegiance, saying, “We are with you in loyalty, in person, and in purpose.” He praised Tinubu for steering Nigeria through economic headwinds while preserving peace and stability despite mounting challenges.
Reflecting on the CPC’s legacy before its merger with the APC in 2013, Al-Makura hailed both Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari as transformative leaders with a shared national vision.
“Mr President, you and Muhammadu Buhari shared more than an alliance; you shared a vision of justice, sovereignty, and good governance for Nigeria,” he said.
He added that the CPC bloc, including ex-ministers, governors, lawmakers and women leaders, would strengthen reforms and consolidate APC’s future dominance.
House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas commended Tinubu for bold reforms, stressing that the CPC bloc would rally grassroots support across states for APC’s 2027 victory.
Responding, Tinubu announced a milestone: his administration has met revenue targets and will no longer rely on borrowing to fund government operations.
“We have met our revenue target. Nigeria is not borrowing again. Nobody is trading paper for exchange rates anymore. The naira is stabilising.
“We must now build infrastructure for exports and imports, creating jobs and opportunities for our people. That is my guarantee,” he said.
On food security, Tinubu unveiled plans for nationwide mechanised agriculture, with farm centres in every region to boost production and combat poverty.
“Our path to food security is clear. Every region will host a mechanised farm centre. Poverty will be removed from our land,” he said.
The President urged supporters to ignore distractions and focus on long-term reforms for national transformation and prosperity.
“Do not let anyone threaten you with uncertainty. We know our direction, and success is assured.
“My legacy will be justice, transparency, and progress. At the end, Nigeria will be a house of joy and prosperity for all,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation included Adebayo Shittu, ex-Minister of Communications, former APC Secretary Waziri Bulama, and Prof Haruna Hima, among others.
