APC's Basiru Claims Northern Support Ahead of 2027 Elections

Senator Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), asserted that Northerners are aligned with the ruling party as the 2027 elections approach. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, he characterized Northern Nigeria as a stronghold for the APC, citing support from both political elites and ordinary citizens.

Basiru highlighted the backing of notable figures, including former Niger State governor Babangida Aliyu, and mentioned the establishment of a campaign office named Arewa for Asiwaju. He expressed confidence in the APC's electoral prospects in the North, stating that prominent individuals from the region are joining the party.

Additionally, Basiru criticized opposition parties for their reactions to electoral defeats, referencing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's call for acceptance of both victory and loss in a democratic process. He noted that the APC has experienced losses but has learned from them and moved forward.