I warmly welcome the timely composition and release of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. This strategic development officially heralds the commencement of full-scale political engagements, rigorous grassroots mobilisation, and comprehensive campaign participation across the country. It perfectly aligns with the revised timetable recently released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which slated the commencement of presidential and National Assembly campaigns for August 19, 2026. The prompt assembly of this formidable council of dedicated party stalwarts underscores the APC’s proactive readiness to take the bull by the horns, engage Nigerians constructively, and secure a decisive victory in the forthcoming polls.
 
The unveiling of the campaign council members is an exact statement of intent. It reflects our party’s usual preparedness and unmatched organisational discipline. As we enter the intense phase of the electoral cycle, this robust machinery demonstrates that the APC is fully mobilised and completely focused on the crucial task ahead. The assembling a team comprising tested technocrats, experienced political strategists, and passionate progressives, points the national leadership, and has shown that we are not resting on our laurels. We are prepared to traverse every region, state, and local government area to deeply engage the electorate and consolidate the progressive mandate.
 
In our approach of the 2027 general elections, it is imperative to establish that this will strictly be a contest of ideas, empirical track records, and sustainable visions for Nigeria’s future. The era of driving people’s emotions with empty rhetoric, impractical promises, and sentimental posturing designed merely to garner cheap votes is over. The Nigerian electorate has matured, and they rightly demand substance over superficiality. Our campaigns and all associated activities must be exclusively populated by workable ideas and a clear articulation of what the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has achieved, how these policies are practically serving the people, and our concrete blueprints for expanding on these foundations.
 
Indeed, the APC has a wealth of monumental achievements to campaign with, stemming from bold economic reforms to extensive infrastructural development under President Tinubu’s visionary leadership. However, the communication of these achievements must be clear, empathetic, and grounded in the reality of the citizens we serve. We must articulate how our progressive agenda directly translates into improved livelihoods, enhanced security, and sustained economic growth. Our mandate is to offer promises that are not only appealing but genuinely practicable, which also ensures that our governance model remains deeply rooted in competence and verifiable results.
 
In Oyo State, we must intentionally toe this exact path of issue-based and ideologically driven campaigning. I call upon all party faithful, stakeholders, and grassroots mobilisers to rededicate ourselves to this fundamental assignment. We must close ranks, put aside all internal grievances, and build a cohesive, impenetrable front. There is no doubt that aligning our local messaging with the broader national achievements of our great party and presenting practical, localised solutions to the people of Oyo State, we will undeniably secure victory and usher in the much-needed progressive governance our state so deeply deserves.
 
~ Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK)
Former Oyo State Governorship Aspirant
APC… PROGRESS!
AKK! Aseyori ni tiwa
AKK!! Ajọṣe, Ajoje
AKK!!! A Task That Must Be Done.
Thursday, August 27 2026.