2027: “I Won’t Go Everywhere With You” — Tinubu Excuses Himself From APC Campaign Tours
President Bola Tinubu has said he will not accompany members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council to every campaign event ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing the need to focus on governance and Nigeria’s economic responsibilities.
Tinubu made the statement on Wednesday, October 14, during the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, where he urged party members to take the ruling party’s message to Nigerians across the country.
The President said he agreed that the demands of electioneering should not distract him from running the country, stressing that Nigeria required his attention at a time when his administration was dealing with pressing economic and financial obligations.
“You’ve warned me not to allow the rigour of the campaign to distract me from governance, I hear you. I am in full agreement with your decision. Nigeria needs more attention now,” Tinubu said.
Explaining his decision not to attend every campaign activity, the President pointed to the country’s financial commitments and the need to sustain economic management.
“So, you will excuse me from going everywhere with you, we have bills to pay. The American creditors cannot wait,” he said.
Tinubu also emphasised the importance of attracting investors willing to make long-term commitments to Nigeria, saying such investments were necessary to secure a better future for the country’s children.
He, however, assured Nigerians that he would continue to engage directly with them, even as the campaign council takes responsibility for mobilisation across states and local government areas.
“However, I will still make time to speak directly with Nigerians, even as you lead the campaign in the states and local government areas,” he added.
The President described the inauguration of the council as more than a political exercise, saying it represented a renewed commitment to Nigerians and the responsibilities entrusted to the APC as the country’s governing party. He charged members to communicate his administration’s vision, record and agenda to voters nationwide.
Tinubu also commended party members for completing the APC congresses, recalling predictions that the process could trigger an internal crisis. He said the party had overcome the challenges and emerged united, expressing confidence in the commitment of its members as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
The APC is expected to begin its presidential campaign in Kaduna State on October 24, according to the party’s Presidential Campaign Council Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari. Other planned destinations include Maiduguri in Borno State and Port Harcourt in Rivers State.
