Akume and APC Governors Back Tinubu for 2027 Election

On 10th October 2026, Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Grand Patron of the North Central Grassroots Mobilisation Network for Tinubu/Shettima 2027, along with six Governors of the All Progressives Congress from the North-Central Region, endorsed the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for a second term in 2027. This endorsement occurred during the North-Central Grand Rally held in Lafia, Nasarawa State.

Akume proposed President Tinubu as the sole candidate for the North-Central political gathering, which was unanimously accepted by the governors and key political stakeholders. He advocated for continuity in leadership, referencing a power-rotation agreement from 1999.

Akume praised Tinubu's leadership qualities and highlighted significant infrastructure projects, such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Badagry-Sokoto Highway, as vital for economic development. He also addressed the removal of the petrol subsidy, recognizing its controversial nature and the political courage required for its implementation.