2027: APGA Will Not Contest Presidency – Soludo Reveals Who They Will Support

Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has made it clear that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will not present a presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections.

He disclosed that the party has instead decided to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the next poll.

Soludo spoke during a media chat held shortly after his swearing-in for a second term in office.

The governor used the opportunity to explain the political direction of his party and why it has chosen not to join the presidential race.

According to him, “President Tinubu is my friend, and I believe he has done well and deserves a second term. I have no apologies about that this is my position.”

He noted that while Nigerians may hold different opinions, his stance is guided by what he described as the broader interest of the people of the South-East, particularly Anambra residents.

The governor further shed light on APGA’s strategy, stressing that the decision is not new in the party’s history. He pointed out that the party had taken a similar step in the past by backing a consensus candidate instead of fielding its own.

“We are not going to field a candidate in our party. Well, we have announced it. In 2011, APGA did not field a presidential candidate. APGA adopted then-President Jonathan as its candidate,” he said.

Soludo also addressed concerns about how the decision would be received in the South-East. He expressed confidence that the people would understand the reasoning behind the move once it is properly communicated.

“In Tinubu’s case, how do you communicate that to the South-East? Our people are smart. Once they understand that it is in their own enlightened self-interest, they will see the reasoning,” he added.

The governor went on to advocate for a return to coalition politics, drawing inspiration from Nigeria’s early political history.

He said building alliances, rather than engaging in confrontational politics, would better serve the interests of the region.

“We need to get back to the politics of Azikiwe, who taught us to build politics of alliances. It’s not politics of protest; it’s politics that builds bridges. President Tinubu will win with or without us, but my people deserve a stake on the table,” he stated.