The Path to 2027: APC's Comprehensive Roadmap
From digital registration to convention, primaries, and the grand strategy for a second term. Every key date, target, and internal deliberation.
10 Million
South-west vote target for Tinubu [citation:4]
NEC Constitutes Convention Planning Committee
At its July meeting, the National Executive Committee sets the stage for a December elective convention. The push for a "full NWC shake-up" gains momentum to accommodate new governors and returning members. [citation:3]
South-west Announces 2,000 Ward Canvassers
Zonal Chairman Isaacs Kekemeke unveils plan to appoint dedicated canvassers in all 2,000 wards across the zone to begin grassroots sensitisation for Tinubu's re-election. "South-west must do for Tinubu what North-west did for Buhari." [citation:5]
Nationwide Digital e-Registration Begins
APC launches digital membership registration with NIN verification. The exercise runs through January 2026, capturing demographic data for planning and grassroots mobilisation. Early reports show 20% of registrants are from North-west. [citation:8][citation:9]
"We're Ready for Campaign" – Yilwatda
At a youth mobilisation event, National Chairman declares that all appointees are politicians and must participate. "North Central will take over" vote delivery in 2027, while North-west boasts of exceeding 2023 numbers. [citation:8]
Digital e-Registration Concludes
Membership update ends with significant youth participation. Data to guide ward-level planning and target setting. [citation:9]
Official Congress Timetable Released
Notices issued for Ward and Local Government congresses. Sale of forms: Feb 4-9. Screening: Feb 10-13. [citation:6][citation:9]
Ward Congresses (Feb 18), LG Congresses (Feb 20)
Election of ward executives and local government executives. LG congresses also elect three delegates (one female) to National Convention. Appeals: Feb 21-22. [citation:6][citation:9]
Uzodimma, Yilwatda Unveil "3-Pillar Communication Architecture"
At State House summit, PGF chairman warns of "communication failure". New framework links Renewed Hope Ambassadors, govt info managers, and party structures. Focus: bridging gap between reforms and grassroots perception. [citation:1]
Election of State Executives
State congresses hold across 36 states. Appeals: March 9-11. [citation:6][citation:9]
Six Geo-Political Zones Elect Zonal Officers
Venues: Ibadan (SW), Enugu (SE), Rivers/Cross River (SS), Kaduna (NW), Gombe/Bauchi (NE), Nasarawa (NC). Appeals: March 23. [citation:9]
APC Elects New National Working Committee
Four-day convention marks the climax of internal party elections. New NWC members will lead the party into 2027 general elections. [citation:6][citation:9]
Mass Defections Expected as Primaries Approach
Opposition parties (PDP, ADC, LP) prepare to receive APC members denied tickets. INEC fixed party primaries for April 23 - May 30, 2026. Lawmakers fear governors will impose candidates. [citation:2]
APC Primaries for All Elective Positions
INEC window for party primaries: 109 senatorial, 360 federal constituencies, 990 state assembly seats. Direct primaries mandated by Electoral Act. [citation:2]
Ekiti Governorship Election
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele chairs campaign council. Target: 500,000 votes for Oyebanji. Described as "referendum" on APC performance and precursor to 2027. [citation:4][citation:10]
Osun APC Targets 1 Million Votes for Tinubu
Renewed Hope Ambassadors launch local govt structures to deliver governorship candidate and build toward 1 million presidential votes from Osun. [citation:7]
INEC Revised Timetable
Following Electoral Act 2026, INEC realigned election dates. Presidential and NASS elections: February 20, 2027 (original) but adjusted to Jan-Feb window. [citation:2][citation:10]
Elections in 36 States and FCT
APC aims to retain majority and expand control, leveraging "Renewed Hope" reforms and grassroots machinery. [citation:2]
📊 STRATEGY SNAPSHOT: "From Stabilisation to Acceleration"
At the February 2026 State House summit, President Tinubu (represented by Shettima) declared that 2026 would mark the pivot from economic stabilisation to growth acceleration. Key talking points for campaigns:
Source: [citation:1]