Akpabio and Bamidele Praise Tinubu's Inclusive Campaign Council

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele commended the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu's re-election, describing it as historic. They spoke on the Senate floor as members prepared to attend the council's inauguration.

Bamidele noted that the coalition includes leaders from different political parties, which he believes will promote inclusive governance and strengthen the ruling party's campaign for the 2027 general elections. He mentioned specific politicians involved, including Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, and Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory from the Peoples Democratic Party.

Bamidele urged that the campaign focus on ideas rather than partisan divisions. Akpabio characterized the council as a rare occurrence in Nigeria's democratic history, emphasizing its role in fostering unity and collaboration among various political factions, indicating that Tinubu's second term would be built on national unity.