Ajumbe-Led ANPP Bloc Plans Mega Rally For Tinubu, Demands Inclusion In APC Government

Former members of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) — one of the major political blocs that merged to form the All Progressives Congress (APC) — have announced plans to hold a mega solidarity rally in Abuja in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

In a communiqué signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Prof. Vitalis Ajumbe, and Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Abdullah, following a leadership meeting held recently at Agura Hotel, Abuja, the bloc said the rally aims to demonstrate strong support for the President’s ongoing reforms and developmental agenda.

“We have resolved to galvanize our structures and members across the 774 local government areas to ensure regular meetings and effective mobilization for the re-election of our President,” the communiqué stated.

However, the group expressed concern over what it described as the continued marginalization of former ANPP members in the current APC-led administration. According to them, despite the ANPP’s key role in the formation and funding of the ruling party, its members have not been adequately represented in key appointments.

“The ANPP bloc, being the second-largest contributor to the formation of the APC, deserves recognition and inclusion in the governance structure of this country,” Prof. Ajumbe said.
“We are calling on President Tinubu to appoint our members as board chairmen, ambassadors, ministers, and heads of government agencies.”

Ajumbe also urged the President to uphold the power-sharing understanding among the various legacy parties that formed the APC — namely, the CPC, ACN, and ANPP. He argued that since the CPC bloc produced President Muhammadu Buhari for eight years, and the ACN bloc currently holds the presidency, fairness dictates that the ANPP bloc should be considered for the presidency after 2031.

“Equity and justice demand that when President Tinubu completes his tenure, the leadership of our great party should support a presidential candidate from the ANPP family,” the group declared.
“That is the only way to maintain balance and unity within the APC.”

The former ANPP members also formally endorsed President Tinubu and pledged their full loyalty to his administration’s programmes and policies.

“We hereby endorse His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and his policies for a better Nigeria,” the communiqué added.
“We believe in his capacity to deliver lasting prosperity and stability.”

Additionally, the association congratulated APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawa Goshwe Yilwatda, on his appointment and expressed readiness to work closely with him to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. It also directed its state and local leaders to hold regular meetings to consolidate grassroots support.

“Today, we have made a clear statement that the ANPP family remains a formidable force within the APC,” Ajumbe said.
“We will continue to work for the success of our President, our party, and our great nation.”

He reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to fairness, unity, and democratic governance, urging the Tinubu administration to reward loyalty and recognize the contributions of all founding blocs within the APC.