Ohanaeze To Tinubu: Don’t Rely On APC Governors Alone For 2027

Ohanaeze urges Tinubu to base his 2027 re-election strategy on performance, credible leaders and measurable achievements.

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide urged President Bola Tinubu to draw critical lessons from the outcome of the Osun State election and strengthen his 2027 re-election strategy around measurable achievements, credible performers, and leaders with proven records of service.

In a statement by Deputy President General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo urged Tinubu not to depend exclusively on the political assurances of the APC governors forum, as the Nigerian electorate were becoming increasingly conscious and demanding accountability, visible development, and leadership that directly improved the lives of citizens. 

Isiguzoro said that the Osun election outcome served as a significant warning signal to all political actors, including the ruling APC, that electoral victory in 2027 would depend largely on achievements that citizens could see, feel, and appreciate.

Ohanaeze advised Tinubu to build a stronger national campaign around high-performing individuals whose achievements represented the practical success stories of his administration.

The body specifically recognised Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, whose commitment to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of critical federal highways had created a significant impact across the Southeast region.

The statement said, “The message from Osun is unmistakable: performance will shape the future of Nigerian politics, and only leaders with demonstrable achievements will secure the confidence of the electorate in 2027.

“The Nigerian electorate is becoming increasingly conscious, demanding accountability, visible development and leadership that directly improves the lives of citizens.

“The era when elections could be determined solely by political structures, financial inducements or party influence is gradually giving way to a new reality where performance and public confidence remain the strongest electoral assets.”

Isiguzoro said, “The performance of the APC structure in Osun State should encourage deeper reflection within the party, particularly on the need to strengthen grassroots engagement, reward competence and promote leaders whose records can independently inspire voter confidence.

“The organisation therefore advises President Tinubu not to depend exclusively on political assurances from party structures but to build a stronger national campaign around high-performing individuals whose achievements represent the practical success stories of his administration.”