Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has stated that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will not present a presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a media chat shortly after being sworn in for a second term, Soludo expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu, noting that the president has performed well and merits another term.
“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.
“Anybody can differ, but beyond personal preferences, the fundamental issue is the interest of my people.”
He went on to explain APGA’s stance ahead of the election, indicating that the party has already made its position clear.
“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.
“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 said.
Soludo also stressed the importance of returning to alliance-based politics, drawing inspiration from the First and Second Republics.
“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.
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