APC Elders Endorse Tinubu, Namadi, Purchase ₦150 Million Nomination Forms

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Committee in Jigawa State has purchased nomination forms worth ₦150 million for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Umar Namadi, endorsing both leaders as sole candidates for the 2027 elections.

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The endorsement was announced by the Jigawa APC Chairman, Ahmed Garba, during a strategic meeting with Governor Namadi in Dutse.

According to him, the decision followed extensive consultations among party elders, stakeholders, and political leaders across the state.

He noted that the move was aimed at strengthening unity within the party and ensuring continuity in governance at both the national and state levels.

The development comes as the APC released its timetable for the 2027 elections, fixing its presidential primary for May 15 and 16, 2026.

Under the party’s guidelines, presidential aspirants are required to pay ₦100 million for expression of interest and nomination forms, while governorship aspirants are to pay ₦50 million.

The Jigawa APC Elders Committee also adopted the consensus model for the party’s primaries, describing it as a strategy to minimise internal disputes and present a united front.

The committee said the approach would promote stability within the party and enhance its chances in the 2027 general elections.

Party leaders expressed confidence in the leadership of Tinubu and Namadi, citing achievements in infrastructure, agriculture, education, and economic reforms.

They added that the early endorsement would consolidate support for the APC and strengthen preparations ahead of the elections.

The committee maintained that the decision reflects the collective will of stakeholders in the state to sustain ongoing development efforts and secure victory for the party at all levels.