Overview
Chief Jerry Chukwueke, a member of the APC's Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), discussed the party's strategy for the 2027 elections and defended the record of President Tinubu's reforms. His central argument is that the administration's economic policies have stabilized the country and made it more attractive to business and foreign investors.
Campaign strategy
The PCC intends to build its 2027 re-election case on the reform agenda, which he says has already begun to make a positive impact and offers a "factual, strategic foundation" for a second term.
The council also plans to emphasize governance, stressing that the president will prioritize stabilizing the economy and making sure policy benefits reach local communities and rural areas.
He stressed that state and local governments must work in tandem with the federal vision. Subnational leaders are being encouraged to align with it so the reforms produce tangible results for citizens.
Investment claim;
Growing investor confidence in the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Reforms, he defended Fuel subsidy removal: He called it difficult but necessary, saying it prevented the country from nearing total bankruptcy and helped combat corruption in the petroleum sector.
Foreign exchange restructuring: He said the CBN moved toward a more uniform approach to improve stability.
Local government autonomy: Chief Chukwueke said the government is pushing for direct funding to local governments, bypassing earlier bureaucratic hurdles so resources reach communities.
Talking on New tax laws: This reforms, he stated aim to widen the revenue net and improve collection efficiency. Plugging leakages in agencies such as Customs and Immigration is meant to free up more money for infrastructure.
Acknowledging hardship
He conceded that citizens are facing significant economic pain. He argued, however, that the tough decisions were unavoidable and lay the foundation for future prosperity, and he said the focus is on making sure reforms reach ordinary Nigerians.
South East and power rotation
He noted that the South East in the political process is essential to Nigeria's social and political stability, and that the region deserves a chance to produce the president.
He argued the region cannot achieve this in isolation. By building bridges now, it could position itself to field a candidate after Tinubu's second term, when power rotates back to the South.
He cited the Southeast Development Commission as evidence that the administration is already focused on the region's infrastructure and development.
His recommended strategies for the South East:
Build bridges: Politicians, traditional rulers, and religious leaders should form strategic alliances with the rest of the country.
Key into the centre: The region should move away from isolationism, a view he said some of its governors share.
Demonstrate engagement: Active participation in national politics, rather than withdrawal, would make the region a leading contender.
Focus on local development: Regional leaders should connect with their communities and explain government policies.
Investment claim
Growing investor confidence in the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
He said the Sterling Global, a major hydrocarbon company, plans a significant South East investment and described this as an evident in the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Reform Agenda. The LNG plant is projected to be larger than existing facilities and valued at over $10 billion. He hinted it could create roughly 200,000 direct and 300,000 indirect jobs, and he presented it as proof of growing investor confidence in the reform agenda.
Security
He asserted that security has improved significantly under the current administration, crediting the forest guard strategy run by the National Security Advisor's office. He also argued that foreign investment, such as rare earth mineral exploration deals, will strengthen security further, because international companies protect their own operations and thereby improve security in those communities.
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