Former state chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) have reaffirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu, distancing themselves from ongoing rumours of a political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the forum’s National Secretary, Sulaiman Oyaremi, the group emphasized its commitment to supporting the Tinubu-led administration and working toward an inclusive and unified All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We believe we owe it to ourselves to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and help transform the APC into a party where every stakeholder feels represented,” the statement read.
This comes amid widespread speculation that elements of the former CPC faction might join forces with prominent opposition figures—including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai—against Tinubu in 2027.
However, the group led by ex-Nasarawa Governor Tanko Al-Makura had earlier debunked such claims on April 16, pledging allegiance to Tinubu and the APC. In response, former Attorney General Abubakar Malami (SAN) criticized Al-Makura’s faction, saying they lacked the mandate to speak for the CPC bloc.
Oyaremi’s statement acknowledged the fragmentation within the CPC’s legacy structure, lamenting the absence of unified leadership and a lack of adequate representation within the APC’s current framework.
He noted, “It’s disheartening that despite our contributions to the party’s electoral victories, former CPC members, especially state chairmen, have not been fairly treated in government appointments or party leadership roles at both national and state levels.”
The forum clarified that while it respects the right of individuals to leave the APC, the majority of its members remain committed to the party and continue to align themselves with former President Muhammadu Buhari’s political legacy.
The statement concluded with a call to action for the federal government, urging President Tinubu to shift focus from electoral politics to addressing the country’s deepening insecurity and economic challenges.
“As we approach the second anniversary of this administration, governance—not electioneering—should be our priority. Nigerians need solutions to rising insecurity and economic hardship now more than ever,” the forum asserted.
