The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bashir Ajibola, has asserted that there will be “no vacancy in Aso Rock” in 2027, calling on Nigerians to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the upcoming general elections.
Ajibola made this declaration on Friday during a multi-billion naira agriculture and human capital development empowerment program organized by Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central in the Senate. The event, which took place in Ilorin, also saw the attendance of top government officials, including the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, and several Senators.
While addressing beneficiaries and party supporters, Ajibola urged Nigerians to rally behind President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting that the administration’s ongoing reforms in food security were already showing positive outcomes. He said, “The programs of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his Renewed Hope Agenda are yielding fruits and turning the country into a self-dependent nation. The food security reforms are yielding good results. I enjoin you all to support President Tinubu and Senator Mustapha in the elections with your votes. I repeat, there is no vacancy in Aso Rock in 2027.”
The event also featured speeches from other key figures. Minister Kyari praised President Tinubu’s agricultural reforms, stating that they were making food more available and affordable across the country. “The reform President Tinubu initiated in terms of food security is working; we have seen and are feeling that food is not only available, but prices are gradually becoming affordable,” Kyari said.
Senator Barau also lauded Mustapha for his significant contributions as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, commending his efforts in advancing the president’s agenda.
Senator Mustapha, in his address, highlighted the importance of aligning with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing the need for education and empowerment in the nation’s development. “If we must align with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, we must play key roles in the education of our people and empower them to contribute significantly to the nation’s economy,” Mustapha stated.
Mustapha also showcased the tangible impacts of the program, noting the distribution of over 200 scholarships to youths, the provision of essential tools like refrigerators and grinding machines for women, and support for local farmers with the provision of tractors and livestock. He shared his excitement about seeing women train in solar panel repairs and other trades, further underscoring the program’s broad scope.
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, representing Senate President Godswill Akpabio, also contributed 200 sewing machines to the cause, expressing his admiration for Mustapha’s dedication to his constituency.
With this strong endorsement from APC leaders and key government officials, the event reinforced the party’s message of continued support for President Tinubu’s leadership, emphasizing unity and progress as the country looks ahead to the 2027 elections.
