APC Grassroots Revolt: Support Groups Slam Governors’ ‘Coronation’ of Tinubu, Demand End to Exclusion

APC Civil War Erupts: Grassroots Blast Governors Over Tinubu Endorsement

The Confederation of APC Support Groups has launched a scathing attack on the APC Governors Forum for endorsing President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election without consulting party members, condemning the move as “political overreach” and a betrayal of democratic principles. In a fiery Abuja press conference, Director-General Professor Kailani Muhammad warned: “2027 must be a performance referendum, not a coronation.”

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Core Grievances: Sidelined Sacrifices, Economic Pain

Muhammad articulated the grassroots’ fury:

1. Exclusion from Power:“We sacrificed time, resources, and safety to elect Tinubu. Now, political jobbers occupy sensitive posts while market women/youth leaders are ignored.”
2. Economic Devastation:
   • Inflation at 33.69% (April 2025), food inflation >40%
   • 4 million Nigerians plunged into poverty post-subsidy removal (World Bank)
   • Dollarization “eroding the naira, shattering businesses”
3. Endorsement Autocracy: “Closed-door decisions insult the electorate.”

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Grassroots’ Four Demands

The Confederation issued an ultimatum:

1. Form National Integration Committee to appoint grassroots campaigners into government.
2. Emergency relief for poor Nigerians amid economic crisis.
3. Policy review of subsidy removal and dollarization.
4. Mandatory state-level consultations before future endorsements.

“True democracy works through dialogue – not decrees from governors’ mansions.”

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The Irony: Loyalty Amid Rebellion

Despite the revolt, Muhammad reaffirmed commitment to Tinubu:

• “We’re not enemies – we’re APC’s foundation. But loyalty must be reciprocal.”
• Urged president to curb governors’ “undemocratic power grab.”

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Why This Rebellion Matters

• 2027 Implications: Governors’ unilateral move risks alienating 30M+ APC grassroots members.
• Economic Reality: 73% of Nigerians rate Tinubu’s economic policies “poor” (NOIPolls).
• Power Struggle: Exposes deepening rift between party elites and base.

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Stakeholder Reactions:

• Governors’ Camp: “Endorsement reflects Tinubu’s transformative leadership” (anonymous aide)
• Opposition Coalition: Seeks to exploit APC infighting ahead of 2027
• Analysts: Warn endorsement could backfire if economic crisis persists

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Why This Matters:
With state elections looming, this rebellion threatens to fracture Tinubu’s core support base unless governors address grassroots’ exclusion and economic anguish.

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