Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State have pledged their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, distancing themselves from Vice President Kashim Shettima and endorsing National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
At a meeting held in Hong on Tuesday, APC executives and key leaders from across the state passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership.
Mr. Salihu Mustapha, APC North-East Zonal Vice Chairman, said, “This meeting is aimed at raising awareness among the executives to ensure unity and progress of the party in the state and the country at large.”
He added, “The party, under Tinubu’s leadership, has recorded tremendous success that has positively impacted the country.”
He cited the proposed N70,000 minimum wage, payment of arrears, advocacy for local government autonomy, removal of fuel subsidy, and anti-corruption efforts.
Mr. Yusuf Captain-Buba, Chairman of the APC Reconciliation and Repositioning Committee for Adamawa Central Zone, said Tinubu had taken steps in “reviving the economy and transforming agriculture.”
“With these and many more that we can’t mention here, we hereby pass a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for curbing the menace of insecurity bedevilling some parts of the country,” he said.
Captain-Buba made no mention of Vice President Shettima, instead stating that Ribadu enjoys the full confidence of the Adamawa stakeholders.
He added that his committee aims to reconcile members, mobilize support, reclaim the state’s governorship, and work toward Tinubu’s re-election.
“We call on the local government executives of the party across the state to ensure justice and tolerance among all members,” he said.
Rufai Umar, a member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly representing Gombi Constituency, said the meeting also addressed internal challenges and ways to resolve them ahead of the 2027 general election.
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