The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Nentawe Yilwatda has expressed strong confidence in the party’s electoral prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that key voting blocs in northern Nigeria remain firmly aligned with the ruling party.
Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Yilwatda identified Kano State as a critical stronghold, describing it as a guaranteed win for the APC despite its status as a traditional swing state in the North West region. He also pointed to Katsina State as another major voting bloc that the party expects to retain.
The APC chairman dismissed concerns that the growing wave of defections from opposition parties could lead to internal divisions within the ruling party. According to him, the APC has demonstrated its ability to manage diverse interests through its recent congresses which he said were conducted successfully without triggering inility.
He credited the party’s resilience to what he described as a unique internal conflict resolution framework that allows it to balance competing interests among governors lawmakers and other stakeholders.
Yilwatda also rejected claims that the APC is overly focused on political strategy at the expense of governance. He argued that governance remains central to the party’s electoral appeal and will play a key role in securing voter support in 2027.
The ruling party currently controls a majority of states across Nigeria and has faced criticism from opposition figures who warn of a potential drift toward a one party system. However the APC leadership continues to deny such allegations maintaining that its growth is a reflection of public confidence rather than political dominance.
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