The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says Niger State will deliver an “overwhelming victory” for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Mohammed Umar Bago in the 2027 general elections.
Idris made the declaration on Thursday at the official flag-off of the APC Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Kick-off in Niger State, where party leaders, stakeholders and supporters gathered to begin grassroots mobilisation.
The minister said the strong turnout demonstrated the APC’s growing acceptance, unity and organisational strength across the state.
He attributed the party’s popularity to what he described as the development achievements of the Tinubu and Bago administrations.
According to Idris, the Federal Government’s economic reforms are focused on strengthening national infrastructure, expanding opportunities and laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth.
He also commended Bago’s investments in infrastructure and agriculture, saying the initiatives were contributing to Niger State’s transformation and reinforcing its strategic role in Nigeria’s agricultural development.
Idris urged APC members to maintain unity, sustain engagement with communities and effectively communicate the achievements of both administrations ahead of the elections. He expressed confidence that voters would renew the mandates of Tinubu and Bago.
Bago, in his remarks, said the performance of his administration over the past three years would secure him another term in office.
He maintained that the APC remained the dominant political force in Niger State and pledged to help deliver a decisive victory for Tinubu.
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, highlighted Niger’s importance to Nigeria’s food security agenda.
He said the state government’s investments in road infrastructure were improving links between farms and markets, reducing logistical challenges and strengthening agricultural value chains.
The flag-off formally began coordinated APC campaign activities across Niger State, with intensified mobilisation expected in the state’s local government areas ahead of the 2027 elections.