North Central Youths Rally Support, Lobby Akpabio for Sani Musa’s APC Chairmanship Bid

In Nigeria’s North Central region, a coalition of youth organizations representing more than 1,000 APC support groups has declared its intention to send a delegation of 100 people to Senate President Godswill Akpabio to urge him to support Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for the role of APC National Chairman.

In order to address the political future of the North Central geopolitical zone and the necessity of strategic positioning ahead of the general elections in 2027, the young leaders convened an emergency conference Thursday in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa state.

In a statement released following the meeting and signed by Comrade Dan Okwa, the North Central APC Youth Vanguard convener, the groups reaffirmed their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection campaign and stated that accomplishing that goal would necessitate a strong, practical, and politically astute party leadership.

We think that at the table of power, the North Central must be seen as well as voiced. We must restructure our internal political structure and appoint one of our most capable and seasoned leaders to head the APC as we get ready for 2027,” the group stated.

Senator Sani Musa, who chairs the Senate Committee on Finance and represents Niger East in the National Assembly, has shown over the years the kind of dedication, vision, and grassroots knowledge required to stabilize and reposition the ruling party for electoral success, the coalition claims.

“He has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and is a man who understands the inner workings of the APC and appreciates its vision,” Okwa continued.

In order to make our case and get his support for this crucial task, we are sending a group of 100 people to see Senate President Godswill Akpabio within the next week.

Although the youth coalition recognized that other notable candidates from the North Central, such as Senator Tanko Al-Makura, a former governor of Nasarawa, had expressed interest in leading the party, it claimed that Sani Musa is a generational bridge who blends experience with a forward-thinking outlook.

“We hold all candidates in high regard, particularly Senator Al-Makura, who is a well-respected elder and party builder. However, it is our firm belief that the APC needs a younger, vibrant, and unifying figure to inspire the party base, especially the youth, at this pivotal moment in our country’s history. Senator Sani Musa is that individual,” the statement said.

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Additionally, the groups took advantage of the occasion to urge APC stakeholders and elders, particularly those from the North Central region, to pressure Senator Sani Musa to formally express interest in the position of national chairman and spearhead the initiative to increase the region’s clout in national politics.

The team to Akpabio will deliver a comprehensive petition that includes the youth summit resolutions and a summary of the North Central zone’s strategic contribution to the APC’s survival since its founding, according to Okwa.

The APC has always had the support of the North Central, from organizing large numbers of voters to standing up for the party in trying times. We think that now is the right moment for the party to honor capability and loyalty,” he stated.

Ahead of the APC National Convention, the youth coalition also promised to step up mobilization in the FCT and the North Central states. They reiterated that their campaign is not only about regional inclusion but also about restoring party discipline, restoring trust, and setting the APC up for future successes.

“We will interact with important leaders not only in the North Central but also in other zones. We think Senator Sani Musa is the best person to guide us into the future of the APC, which is what this is all about,” Okwa said.

Later this week in Abuja, the team is anticipated to meet with Senate President Akpabio.