Feb 26 • 00:47 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

C’River APC pledges support for Otu, Tinubu’s re-election

The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has expressed strong support for Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, commending the peaceful conduct of recent party congresses.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Nigeria, has committed to securing victory in all elections during the upcoming 2027 general elections by endorsing the re-election of Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu. This announcement highlights the party's strategic focus on uniting its efforts towards ensuring success in the upcoming polls. During a recent inspection of the party’s congresses in Calabar, Samuel Yarnap, the National Committee Chairman overseeing the congresses, emphasized the peaceful and orderly nature of the events, labeling them a model of internal democracy.

Yarnap expressed his satisfaction with the conduct of the congresses, stating that Cross River State has demonstrated exceptional organization in its political activities, which he believes sets a benchmark for others across Nigeria. He praised the party members for their unity and harmony, affirming that this positive culture is recognized both at the state and national levels of the party. By framing the local organization as a national model, he reinforces the APC's strategy of projecting strength and cohesion ahead of the significant 2027 elections.

The call for continued unity among party members underlines the APC's focus on solidarity in the lead-up to the elections. The commitment to support both Otu and Tinubu not only signifies the intentions of the APC in Cross River but also reflects broader national political trends within Nigeria as parties gear up for the elections. As such, the activities and statements from leaders like Yarnap could play a crucial role in influencing party dynamics and voter sentiments in the months leading to the elections.

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