2027 Bombshell: South-South APC Backs Tinubu, Four Governors For Second Term

The South-South Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have formally declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. This endorsement followed a strategic meeting held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Benin City, Edo State.

Delivering the communique after the meeting, APC South-South Vice Chairman, Victor Giadom, praised President Tinubu’s ongoing reforms and credited him for showing exceptional commitment to the South-South region. Among the highlights was the emergence of a Senate President from the region and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, both seen as symbols of Tinubu’s “uncommon love” for the zone.

“We commend President Tinubu for his policies aimed at repositioning Nigeria and for his outstanding support for the South-South, clearly demonstrated through key appointments and infrastructure,” the statement read.

The stakeholders also passed a vote of confidence on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, hailing his leadership for uniting the region and reinforcing Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“We unanimously endorse Akpabio for his leadership qualities and his role in promoting the Renewed Hope Agenda in the South-South,” the communique affirmed.

The APC also celebrated the alignment of Delta and Akwa Ibom stakeholders with the party, applauding their decision to support Tinubu’s vision. The communique called on Bayelsa and Rivers State governors to also join the APC and embrace progressive politics.

In a bold show of unity, the forum passed a vote of confidence on the APC governors of Edo, Cross River, Delta, and Akwa Ibom, citing their excellence in governance and endorsing them for re-election in 2027.

“We fully support the re-election of our performing governors in the South-South and urge voters in their respective states to return them to office,” the statement added.

Furthermore, the stakeholders praised the loyalty and dedication of APC members across the South-South — including federal lawmakers, ministers, heads of MDAs, and political appointees — for their unwavering commitment to the party and Tinubu’s administration.

The communique ended with a powerful declaration:

“We hereby unanimously adopt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as our sole presidential candidate for 2027 from the South-South zone and also endorse our four APC governors as sole candidates in their respective states.”

Notable attendees at the gathering included:
– Senate President Godswill Akpabio
– Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo
– Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Bassey Eno
– Former Bayelsa Governor Chief Timipre Sylva
– Senator Adams Oshiomhole
– Minister of Regional Development, Hon. Abubakar Momoh
– APC Acting National Chairman Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori,
– and delegates from Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta States.