The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has clarified that its support ahead of the 2027 elections is limited to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, and does not extend to candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State.
The clarification was issued on Sunday, April 26, by Chinedu Obigwe, National Coordinator of APGA Media Warriors Forum, following growing claims by some APC aspirants that they enjoy joint backing from both parties.
The development stems from remarks by Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, who has promoted the phrase “Progressives are working together,” a statement some APC candidates have used to suggest political alignment ahead of the polls.
Campaign posters circulating in the state reportedly feature images of Tinubu, Soludo, and APC aspirants contesting for Senate, House of Representatives, and State Assembly seats, with messaging implying shared support.
However, Obigwe dismissed the interpretation, insisting that the collaboration referred only to governance, not electoral endorsements.
“With the declaration of the National Leader of APGA, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, we are unapologetically supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, but Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly elections in Anambra are a must-win for APGA.
“The general public should not be deceived by the drowning campaign gimmicks of Anambra opposition politicians.
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“Some APC House of Representatives aspirants are circulating campaign posters that contain the photos of Governor Soludo, President Tinubu, and themselves on social media, with a claim that ‘progressives are working together.’
“They are dwelling in self-deceit and should be ignored. Anambra electorates cannot be deceived with such gimmicks.
“The ‘progressives are working together’ declaration of our beloved Governor Soludo has to do with the Anambra State government’s working relationship with President Tinubu’s administration and the undiluted support APGA, under the guidance of Governor Soludo, is giving President Tinubu’s administration.
“It has nothing to do with Governor Soludo supporting APC aspirants contesting for Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly elections in Anambra.
“Soludo will lead the campaign for Anambra electorates to support President Tinubu’s re-election and APGA’s yet-to-be-produced candidates in Anambra for Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly elections.
“In Anambra, it is Tinubu for President, APGA for Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly seats.”
Obigwe maintained that APGA would field its own candidates across all legislative positions in the state, stressing that the party remains focused on securing those seats in the 2027 elections.