The Coalition of United political parties has said that the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as the sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election by the forum of All Progressives Congress governors is a desperate move to retain power.
CUPP recently revealed that the endorsement has raised major concerns among Nigerians.
Speaking via a press statement, National Secretary, CUPP, Peter Ameh, revealed that the decision, which comes just two years into President Tinubu’s reign as President, proves the deep unrest within the APC camp amid widespread public dissatisfaction with the country’s harsh economic realities.
He added that the endorsement will not count because it does not reflect the will of the Nigerian people, whose votes will ultimately decide who gets to be President in 2027.
“The recent motion at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit, where the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum moved for President Bola Tinubu to be adopted as the sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election, seconded by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, has raised significant concerns among Nigerians.
This unprecedented move, just two years into President Tinubu’s term, signals deep unease within the APC camp amid widespread public dissatisfaction with the harsh economic realities facing the nation.
The adoption of Tinubu as the sole candidate for 2027 does not reflect the will of the Nigerian people, whose votes will ultimately determine the outcome of the election,” he said.
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Peter maintained that the latest development by APC elected officials clearly stems from fear of rejection by angry Nigerians who keep battling with major economic hardship on a daily basis.
He reiterated that the Coalition of United Political Parties will keep standing united against any attempt to manipulate, steal, or rig the 2027 elections.
“Nigerians across the country view this move as a troubling indication of the APC’s disconnect from the masses and an attempt to undermine the democratic process.
We wish to make it clear that the events of the 2023 elections were merely a precursor to the collective resolve of the people. We stand united in our commitment to resist any attempts to manipulate, steal, or rig the 2027 elections.
The Nigerian electorate will not be silenced, and we will ensure that our voices are heard through the power of our votes.
We call on all Nigerians to remain vigilant and steadfast in defending our democracy. The 2027 elections will be a defining moment for our nation, and we will not allow the will of the people to be subverted,” he added.
