APC issued strong statement after Tinubu’s 2027 campaign billboard surface, details emerge

• The leadership of the APC has distanced itself from the billboard, which boldly hints at Tinubu's potential re-election bid
• Although the development has sparked discussions in the polity amid the current economic crisis occasioned by Tinubu's reforms, but the APC denies any connection
• Bala Ibrahim, the APC national publicity director, gave the clarification via a terse statement issued to the press

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said that the party is not behind a large billboard in Abuja promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election.

Tinubu’s 2027 billboard spotted in Abuja. Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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APC denies connection to Tinubu 2027 campaign

The National Publicity Director of the APC, Bala Ibrahim, made this clarification to the press.

Legit.ng reported that a prominent billboard advocating for Tinubu's 2027 re-election appeared in the bustling Area One district of Abuja, igniting discussions among commuters and passersby.

The billboard, which showcases images of the president and his wife, Remi Tinubu, bears the slogan, “Grassroots support for Tinubu 2027, the 1019 initiative.”

Despite the visible promotion, Tinubu has yet to make an official declaration regarding his intent to run for a second term.

Reacting to the development, the national publicity director of the APC, Ibrahim, said the party was unaware of the campaign billboard.

He, however, did not rule out the possibility of such a billboard being sponsored by groups or loyalists of the president.

Ibrahim said:

“At the party and personal level, I am not aware. If you have seen it, you may wish to check. It could have been done by a group or individuals.“Usually, such banners and billboards carry the identity of the sponsors beneath. Look around to see if it carries the inscription of the party. Otherwise, it is not from us.”

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the APC suspended its earlier scheduled national caucus and NEC meetings until further notice.

This came amid the renewed call for the removal of the party's national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, by some groups in the party.

Felix Morka, the APC national publicity secretary, announced the development in a statement, adding that the new date for the meetings will be communicated.

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Source: Legit.ng