Get Guardian on GoogleThe Special Adviser to the President on Political and Other Matters, Ibrahim Kabir Masari, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure overwhelming support in the 2027 presidential election, challenging members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council to translate their political influence into votes.
Masari made the declaration on Wednesday during the inauguration of the council, where he urged members to prioritise grassroots mobilisation, internal discipline and measurable electoral results.
He claimed that the council could deliver more votes for Tinubu than those secured by opposition parties combined, describing the assignment as a major responsibility requiring commitment from members at every level.
The presidential aide, however, warned that political declarations and claims of influence would mean little unless they translated into verifiable electoral support.
He said the council must focus its activities on polling units, wards, local government areas and communities rather than relying excessively on meetings and discussions among party officials.
“Stop talking to yourselves and start talking to the people,” he declared, warning against excessive meetings, inflated electoral claims and promises unsupported by verifiable grassroots results.
Masari said performance would be assessed based on actual delivery, stressing that political influence must translate into tangible electoral outcomes.
He also urged members to shun internal divisions, hate speech and personal grievances, while calling on Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, to ensure unity, coordination and consistent messaging across the council.
The campaign, he said, must communicate the administration’s policies and interventions in economic reform, education, healthcare and infrastructure, while addressing Nigerians’ concerns with facts.
Masari also emphasised responsible democratic participation, urging political parties to respect electoral laws, reject misinformation and conduct issue-based campaigns. He called on citizens to scrutinise campaign promises and participate peacefully in the electoral process.
“The task before us is clear: to turn our convictions into action, our organisation into mobilisation, and our mobilisation into votes,” he said, urging members to demonstrate discipline, accountability and commitment as the 2027 elections approach.
