APC Chairman Yilwatda Claims Tinubu Leads 2027 Race

Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), announced that internal party polls show President Bola Ahmed Tinubu leading all competitors ahead of the 2027 presidential election. During an appearance on Channels Television, Yilwatda stated that data collected from various states in Nigeria clearly indicates a Tinubu victory.

When asked if the figures suggested an outright win for Tinubu, Yilwatda affirmed, "Of course!" He expressed that the APC is not concerned about opposition parties, specifically naming the African Democratic Congress (ADC), linked to a former Vice-President, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), associated with former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, as the main challengers. Yilwatda compared Tinubu favorably to Atiku Abubakar, asserting that Tinubu is "far better." He defended the APC's record by citing tax reforms and improvements in the power sector.

While acknowledging rising fuel costs affecting Nigerians, he framed these challenges as temporary.