According to Vanguard, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has praised the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention as a gold standard for organizational excellence and political security. Speaking after the event, the Governor noted that the seamless conduct of the exercise has fortified the party’s internal structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The convention served as a platform for President Bola Tinubu to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to fiscal stability and the expansion of the national power grid. Party leaders emphasized that the unity displayed during the gathering is a strategic move to tighten the APC’s grip on power while addressing the fragmented nature of the opposition.
This development was also highlighted by The Nation, where Abiodun reportedly stated, “The convention has shown that our party is more united than ever,” and Daily Post, which noted that “President Tinubu used the occasion to outline his 2026 economic roadmap.”
Echotitbits take: This convention was less about policy and more about a show of force. By consolidating the party now, Tinubu is signaling to the opposition that the “Renewed Hope” machinery is already in 2027 mode. Watch for how the “fragmented opposition” reacts to this display of incumbency.
Source: Guardian – https://guardian.ng/politics/concerns-as-consensus-plot-robs-parties-of-internal-democracy/, March 29, 2026
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