Introduction to APGA and APC Coalition
The National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has announced that the party will not field a presidential candidate in 2027. This decision is part of the party’s tradition and demonstrates its total support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Dismissing Speculations
Ezeokenwa dismissed speculations by some opposition politicians that Prof Charles Soludo’s courtesy visit to the president was to lobby the president for reciprocal support during the November 8 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. He made these disclosures during a press conference in Abuja, where he addressed various issues surrounding the relationship between APGA and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Recent By-Election in Anambra State
The APGA national chairman regretted that members of the opposition APC in Anambra State used the recent by-election in the state to foment trouble and weave false narratives about the Soludo administration. He stated that the press conference was necessitated by the persistent falsehoods, deliberate misinformation, and baseless allegations being circulated in the media by the supporters and cronies of the APC Senatorial candidate.
Setting the Record Straight
Ezeokenwa said that responding to the baseless allegations and blatant misrepresentation was necessary to set the record straight. He noted that the August 16 by-election has been adjudged as a watershed in the quest for transparent and credible elections in the country. The successful conduct of the by-elections has yet again marked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as an important pillar of our democracy.
Relationship Between Governor Soludo and President Tinubu
On the relationship between Governor Soludo and President Tinubu, Ezeokenwa said both leaders have never hidden their admiration for each other. He contended that Governor Soludo’s support and, by extension, APGA’s decision to back President Tinubu’s re-election do not proceed from a quid pro quo consideration, but rather from tradition and as a mark of the mutual understanding between the President and the Governor.
Possible Coalition Between APGA and APC
Ezeokenwa explained that Governor Soludo has been vocal about his admiration for the courage that Mr President has demonstrated in engendering very necessary and crucial reforms of the economy. He believes that the mainstay of every political party must be the ideologies that that particular political party professes. APGA as a political party is the foremost progressive party in Nigeria, and the governor believes that these political parties can actually come together in some sort of either strong partnership or loose coalition.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the APGA national chairman has announced that the party will not field a presidential candidate in 2027 and will instead support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The party’s decision is based on its tradition and mutual understanding between the President and Governor Soludo. The possible coalition between APGA and APC may be a significant development in Nigerian politics, as it could lead to a stronger progressive movement in the country.
FAQs
Q: Will APGA field a presidential candidate in 2027?
A: No, APGA will not field a presidential candidate in 2027.
Q: Why is APGA supporting President Tinubu’s re-election?
A: APGA is supporting President Tinubu’s re-election as part of its tradition and mutual understanding between the President and Governor Soludo.
Q: What is the relationship between Governor Soludo and President Tinubu?
A: Both leaders have never hidden their admiration for each other, and their relationship is based on mutual understanding and respect.
Q: Is there a possibility of a coalition between APGA and APC?
A: Yes, there is a possibility of a coalition between APGA and APC, as Governor Soludo has called for progressives to align and work together.
Q: What is the mainstay of every political party, according to Governor Soludo?
A: The mainstay of every political party must be the ideologies that that particular political party professes.
