APC Declares Tinubu’s Re-election Non-Negotiable, Pledges Peaceful Campaigns

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 “non-negotiable”, whereas pledging to make sure peaceable and safe campaigns throughout the nation.

The ruling get together reaffirmed the place on Sunday in Abuja through the inauguration of nationwide and sub-national buildings of the Directorate of Security and Intelligence of the APC Presidential Campaign Council.

APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who was represented by the get together’s Deputy National Secretary, Prof. Abdulkarim Abubakar Kana (SAN), mentioned the directorate had moved quicker than different arms of the marketing campaign council.

Kana urged politicians to be taught from the army, notably its self-discipline, organisation and velocity of execution, stressing the significance of construction in political campaigns.

“We have so much to be taught from the army – the self-discipline, the alacrity, the organisation… Even as we organise our campaigns, regimentation is essential.

“One of my favourite statements from the military is that the unity of this country is non-negotiable, and now today I heard some of our generals saying that victory in this election is non-negotiable,” he mentioned.

He charged the directorate to make sure ample safety earlier than, throughout and after marketing campaign actions, together with securing venues and entry roads.

“Before we leave, you must clear the path; you must confirm to us that the venue is safe. When we are there, you must ensure that we are safe and protected. When we leave, you must ensure that the paths and roads are secure. Your committee is the one that will be there ahead of us and remain there even after we leave,” he mentioned.

Recalling the political and safety scenario earlier than the APC assumed energy in 2015, Kana mentioned, “Our party came in 2015 and met the country in total disarray.”

Also talking, the Minister of Defence and First Secretary of the directorate, General Christopher Musa, expressed confidence in Tinubu’s re-election, saying the instant precedence was to determine a safe setting for the marketing campaign.

“The return of Mr President just isn’t a problem that we must always even begin worrying about, as a result of God’s keen, he’s coming again. The job earlier than us now could be to supply the enabling setting for it to occur. The situation of safety is paramount and is vital to our success.

“We must do everything possible to make sure that Nigeria is safe and secure. And our campaigns are peaceful and safe, because I think that is the most critical aspect of what we do,” he mentioned.

The Director of Intelligence and Security of the council, Major General Sarkin Yaki Bello (retd.), who inaugurated the buildings, urged members to discharge their obligations inside the confines of the legislation.

“Our duty is to protect Mr President and the people, and not to threaten them, to preserve order, not to create fear, and to support a peaceful democratic process,” he mentioned.

Bello recognized Tinubu’s re-election because the directorate’s major political goal, stating, “What is at stake, gentlemen, is the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office.”

The Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa (retd.), mentioned the directorate was anticipated to make sure an orderly electoral course of via efficient safety preparations.

“Without security, what you have is chaos, and chaos is not what we need at this time. And our job is to make the process safe and secure,” he mentioned.

Meanwhile, former Chief of Defence Staff and Chairman of Operations and Field Coordination of the directorate, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin (retd.), mentioned preparations for the marketing campaign would start instantly, with actions anticipated to increase throughout the 36 states.

“The job is just starting. By this weekend, the flag-off will start, and we are expected to go to the 36 states,” he mentioned.

Speaking on behalf of the inaugurated officers, the directorate’s Southwest coordinator, Lt. Gen. Lamidi Adeosun (retd.), mentioned they understood the necessity to translate their appointments into measurable outcomes.

He mentioned they accepted their appointments “with a clear understanding that responsibility must be matched by performance, authority by accountability, and commitment by results.”