Niger to deliver ‘resounding victory’ for Tinubu, Bago in 2027, says Information Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed confidence that Niger State will deliver a decisive victory for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Mohammed Umar Bago in the 2027 general elections.

Idris attributed his optimism to what he described as growing support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and the development achievements of the Tinubu and Bago administrations.

The minister spoke on Thursday at the official flag-off of the APC presidential and gubernatorial campaign in Niger State, which brought together party leaders, stakeholders and supporters to commence mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

He described the turnout as evidence of the party’s grassroots influence and growing acceptance, saying the enthusiasm demonstrated by supporters reflected confidence in the leadership of both Tinubu and Bago.

Idris said the Federal Government remained committed to economic reforms, infrastructure development and expanding opportunities for Nigerians, adding that the policies were aimed at establishing a foundation for long-term economic growth.

He also praised Bago’s administration for its investments in infrastructure and agriculture, noting that the initiatives were contributing to Niger State’s development and strengthening its position in the country’s agricultural sector.

The minister urged APC members to maintain unity, strengthen grassroots engagement and communicate the achievements of both administrations to residents across the state.

He expressed confidence that voters would support the two leaders for another term in office in 2027.

Speaking at the event, Governor Bago said his administration’s performance over the past three years would serve as the basis for seeking re-election.

The governor maintained that his government’s achievements across various sectors would earn it another mandate, while pledging to work towards securing a decisive victory for Tinubu in Niger State.

He also described the APC as the dominant political force in the state and expressed confidence that the party would record an overwhelming performance in the 2027 elections.

Also addressing the gathering, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, highlighted Niger State’s importance to Nigeria’s food security objectives.

He said investments in road infrastructure by the Bago administration were improving connections between farming communities and markets, making it easier to transport agricultural produce and strengthening the state’s agricultural value chain.

The campaign flag-off marks the beginning of coordinated APC mobilisation across Niger State’s local government areas as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.