National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda highlights party strength and infrastructure as key electoral assets for 2027.
The All Progressives Congress has positioned itself ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle by emphasizing its extensive organizational scale, national presence, and established grassroots structures across Nigeria.
National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda hosted a pre-election fact-finding mission led by former Sierra Leone Vice-President Victor Foh at the party headquarters in Abuja to outline these strategic advantages.
The leadership meeting detailed verification metrics, legislative dominance, and infrastructure projects, according to information published by punchng.
APC membership database and organizational structure
The ruling party boasts approximately 13 million registered members spread across all local government areas, complete with identity cards linked to national identification and voter details.
Yilwatda noted that this verified database facilitates effective grassroots engagement, mobilization, and internal coordination, making the organization significantly larger than its political rivals.
Furthermore, the party maintains more than 261,000 executive members across ward, local government, state, and national tiers, ensuring robust operational capacity.
Legislative majority and elected officials
Political dominance is also evident in the executive and legislative branches, giving the party an extensive network of leaders to connect government policies with citizens.
The organization currently holds 31 out of 36 state governorships, alongside 88 senators out of 109, and 208 members in the House of Representatives out of 360 available seats.
In addition, the party enjoys a significant presence across various state Houses of Assembly, backed by organized support groups representing youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
Infrastructural projects as campaign assets
Beyond membership numbers, the party leadership is promoting ongoing public works as proof of governance success under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
While inspecting the Akwanga, Jos, and Gombe sections of the Trans-Sahara Superhighway, Yilwatda described the construction efforts as an unbeatable campaign asset for the upcoming polls.
The Federal Ministry of Works noted that the 125-kilometer Akwanga-Jos corridor utilizes rigid concrete pavement technology designed to improve regional connectivity and economic activity.
ECOWAS mission and INEC electoral timetable
The ECOWAS pre-election delegation is actively assessing the political environment in Nigeria to support the conduct of transparent and credible elections.
Meanwhile, the ruling party has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to strictly adhere to its published timetable, ensuring fair rules for all participants ahead of the presidential vote scheduled for January 16, 2027.
Preparations continue as the political organization uploads candidate details and launches campaign councils ahead of competing platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many registered members does the APC claim to have?
The ruling party claims to have approximately 13 million registered members with verified records and membership identity cards distributed across Nigeria.
How many governors belong to the All Progressives Congress?
The political platform currently holds 31 out of 36 state governorships across the country, according to party leadership statements in Abuja.
What infrastructure project is being promoted for the 2027 election?
Party officials are highlighting the reconstruction of the Trans-Sahara Superhighway, specifically the Akwanga, Jos, and Gombe sections, as a major governance achievement.
