Under Tinubu APC has 32 govs, will increase before 2027 elections – Akpabio
Politics Under Tinubu APC has 32 govs, will increase before 2027 elections – Akpabio Published on March 28, 2026 By Seun Opejobi googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said under President Bola Tinubu the All Progressives Congress, APC, has 32 state governors. Akpabio expressed hope that the number of governors would increase before the 2027 general elections. He made the disclosure during the APC 8th national convention and elective convention in Abuja on Friday. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The Senate President also said Nigeria is making significant changes in turning things around despite the challenging economy. He said: “We are proud of these reforms. You are bringing dignity to Nigeria. Nigeria is returning to the world stage. “For members of our great party from all states in the country, we are now 32 governors, and the number is growing. By election day, we may have more. I congratulate you all. “And for those of us in the legislature, Mr President, we are sure of our control of all that goes through. “Because when the House is in order, when the National Assembly is aligned, and when everyone is committed to your Renewed Hope agenda, Nigeria will see progress.” He also assured that Tinubu’s administration would overcome the issue of insecurity with the support of Nigerians. Akpabio added: “For those concerned about security today, I want to assure you that we are on course. With the support of Nigerians, we shall overcome these challenges. “We are going to bring peace to Nigeria. We are going to restore peace to the APC family.” Don't Miss ‘We do not seek one-party state’ – Tinubu insists You may like ‘We do not seek one-party state’ – Tinubu insists Tinubu reacts to death of El-Rufai’s mother President Tinubu arrives APC convention 2027: We’ll die like flies, hardship will be demonic if Tinubu returns – Charly Boy warns Nigeria’s debt hit $113bn before Tinubu took Office — Reno Omokri claims 2027: PDP will not endorse Tinubu re-election – Party chieftain