Senator Ndume says Tinubu shouldn't chair APC 2027 campaign council, urges governors to lead

Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) stated on Arise Television's Prime Time that President Bola Tinubu should not chair the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. Ndume spoke Wednesday, arguing that as the party's "product" being sold to voters, Tinubu ought not lead the sales effort. Instead, he proposes state governors head presidential campaigns in their respective states, coordinated by a national team.

This comes after Tinubu last week constituted his Presidential Campaign Council and appointed himself chairman—a move Ndume believes risks sidelining capable hands who might "keep messing him up." Ndume's critique highlights growing tension within APC over campaign strategy ahead of 2027 polls, where internal unity could significantly impact electoral prospects.

The debate centers on whether the party's standard-bearer should also direct its campaign machinery—a structural question with implications for resource allocation, message consistency, and grassroots mobilization. With state-level dynamics varying widely across Nigeria, Ndume's governor-led approach aims to leverage local strengths while maintaining national coordination.

As APC navigates this internal discussion, voters and party members should consider how campaign structure influences electoral effectiveness: Does centralized leadership under the presidential candidate ensure cohesive messaging, or does decentralized state-led execution better address regional nuances and voter concerns?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/2027-tinubu-shouldnt-chair-apc-presidential-campaign-council-ndume/