The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has called on all stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to compile the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration and market the ruling party to the electorate at the grassroots ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaker Abbas made the call at the APC National Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, themed, ‘Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far.’
While noting that Tinubu at his inauguration as President on May 29, 2023, vowed to lift the economy by six percent annually, rationalise the foreign exchange market, generate jobs, and confront insecurity, the Speaker said Nigeria has made “remarkable strides” under his stewardship.
Speaker Abbas added that these commitments have formed the cornerstone of the APC’s policy thrust, yielding numerous bold interventions that have reshaped Nigeria’s fiscal foundations and positioned the country for sustainable progress.
He said: “Mr. President, fellow party members, as we turn our gaze toward 2027, we must acknowledge both the achievements we have made and the challenges that lie ahead. Now is the time for every APC stakeholder to intensify grassroots engagement.
“Now is the time for every APC stakeholder to articulate our records in clear and compelling terms. Now is the time for every APC stakeholder to take our message directly to our communities.
“An electoral victory in 2027 will not be won on paper alone. It can only be secured by the confidence we inspire among our people. We can only inspire confidence by demonstrating how our policies are improving people’s lives and how they will continue to enhance the lives of Nigerians.
“All of us MUST effectively market the successes of the Tinubu administration, specifically the recovery of fiscal health, the job creation drive, the expansion of infrastructure, and the security gains. Every APC governor, every APC Senator and Member, every Minister and Commissioner, every Special Adviser and Assistant, every Board Member, and indeed every political appointee of this government MUST also collaborate with the President to translate his initiatives into tangible benefits that resonate with citizens across every ward.”
The Speaker stated that the journey has proven that decisive leadership, fiscal discipline, and cohesive action yield results. He said the 2025 budget’s dual emphasis on austerity and strategic investment, respect for the autonomy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in managing ₦22.7 trillion in inherited financing, and alignment of legislative instruments with the executive vision exemplify the party’s capacity to govern with both rigour and empathy.
“We MUST now marshal these successes into an energetic campaign for 2027, ensuring that our party’s narrative of renewal and stability becomes the clarion call at every town hall and market square,” he stressed.
Speaker Abbas pointed out that the moment demands realism and ambition in equal measure. He stated that APC faithful must neither rest on laurels nor succumb to complacency. Instead, he said it is the time to deepen outreach, sharpen messaging, and forge an unbreakable bond between the APC and the people it serves.
He added: “By selling our record relentlessly and listening attentively, we will carry the Renewed Hope Agenda forward into the next electoral cycle. I have no doubt in my mind whatsoever that come 2027, Mr. President and our Party will secure a resounding mandate that confirms our capacity to deliver on the promise of a prosperous Nigeria.”
The Speaker said recently, high-profile figures have joined the APC along with numerous federal lawmakers from Kano, Osun, Kebbi, Delta, and Edo, raising the total number of defections in the House to 25. “With reports of further crossovers from PDP and Labour Party governors on the horizon, these moves underscore the momentum of the APC and position us as the party to beat in 2027,” he added.
Speaker Abbas noted that the 10th National Assembly is “undoubtedly the most fortunate since the return to democracy in 1999.” This, he said, is not only because a significant number of former legislators now serve in the Executive, including the President himself, but also due to President Tinubu’s unequivocal recognition of our vital role in grassroots development.
He said President Tinubu has worked tirelessly to ensure that the National Assembly’s ability to respond to the needs of our constituents is significantly strengthened by providing increased budgetary allocations for constituency projects. “This deliberate partnership between the Presidency and Parliament has empowered Senators and Members to deliver tangible improvements in health, education, and infrastructure,” he noted.
Signed:
Musa Abdullahi Krishi
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
