APC Chair Yilwatda Announces Support for Tinubu's Bid

On October 21, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and Accord are now backing President Bola Tinubu's reelection bid. Yilwatda made this announcement after briefing Tinubu on campaign preparations in Abuja.

He emphasized that these parties, which had previously defeated the APC in elections, are now aligned with the ruling party, indicating growing support for Tinubu. The formal launch of the APC's presidential campaign is scheduled for October 24 in Kaduna.

Abdul’aziz Yari, the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, confirmed that the campaign will focus on the achievements of the Tinubu administration rather than personal attacks. The campaign council, inaugurated on October 14, includes Tinubu as chairman, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and Yilwatda as vice chairmen.

Christopher Imumolen of the Accord withdrew from the presidential race on August 5 to endorse Tinubu, while APGA has decided not to field a candidate.