A group, under the banner of Concerned members of the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have called on President Bola Tinubu to address what they described as neglect of campaign council members in appointments, warning that the situation could weaken the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The PCC members made the remarks in an open letter, dated Monday, August 18, 2025, by the leader of the group, Alhaji Mohammed Mariam Alhassan.
Alhassan congratulated the President, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and other party leaders on the success of the recent by-elections, describing the victories as a Ln evidence of Tinubu’s “political doggedness, strategic leadership and commitment to democratic consolidation.”
However, Alhassan cautioned that the neglect of PCC members who played crucial roles in the 2023 general election posed “a strategic vulnerability” for the APC if not addressed.
“The current perception of neglect in appointments and patronage towards many Campaign Council members is not just an internal grievance, it is a strategic vulnerability,” he said.
According to him, members of the PCC carried Tinubu’s message across the country, defended his mandate in hostile terrains and were instrumental in securing the party’s victory.
He stated that their continued relevance and motivation were essential for sustaining the party’s momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
“In politics, the greatest asset ahead of an election is a fully motivated and united base. When key contributors feel valued, they double their efforts; when they feel overlooked, they disengage and disengagement at this level creates openings for opponents to exploit,” Alhassan said.
The group appealed to Tinubu to prioritise the inclusion and empowerment of PCC members, noting that not only would it reward loyalty but also serve as a strategic investment in the stability of his administration and the party’s future electoral success.
“By deliberately increasing the inclusion and patronage of these members now, you would not merely be rewarding loyalty; you would be fortifying your political machinery for 2027,” the statement reads.
As the PCC members prayed for national peace and unity, they reminded that 2027 is “closer than it appears” and called on Tinubu to consolidate alliances as soon as possible, to secure his political legacy.
