Fresh details have emerged from the closed-door meeting between governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), a gathering widely seen as strategic ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The high-level meeting, which brought together APC governors from across the country and the party’s national leadership, focused on internal party unity, preparations for upcoming congresses, and the broader political direction of the ruling party.
Sources familiar with the discussions revealed that the governors used the opportunity to raise concerns over internal cohesion, warning that unresolved disputes at the state level could pose serious challenges if not urgently addressed. Emphasis was placed on the need for reconciliation among aggrieved party members, especially in states where factional crises have weakened party structures.
The NWC, on its part, reportedly briefed the governors on plans for the forthcoming congresses and national convention, assuring them that clear guidelines would be issued to ensure transparency, fairness and broad participation. Party leaders stressed that lessons had been learnt from previous exercises that resulted in litigations and defections.
Another major issue discussed was the performance of the APC-led federal government and how party leaders at all levels can help manage public perception amid economic challenges facing the country. Governors were urged to intensify grassroots engagement, communicate policy achievements effectively and align state-level actions with the party’s national agenda.
The meeting also touched on early preparations for the 2027 elections, with participants agreeing on the importance of early mobilisation, strengthening party structures from the ward level, and preventing internal power struggles from undermining electoral chances.
Political analysts say the meeting signals the growing influence of APC governors in shaping party decisions, as well as the leadership’s recognition that unity within the ruling party will be crucial in countering opposition forces ahead of 2027.
As consultations continue behind the scenes, the outcome of such engagements is expected to determine not just the leadership of the APC, but also its ability to retain power in the next general elections.
