The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council announced on Tuesday in Abuja that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will prioritise the protection of lives and property as the primary focus of his administration if re-elected in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027.
Speaking during a press briefing held at 11:00 AM at the Campaign Council Secretariat in Abuja, key party representatives and government spokespersons, including Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Dele Alake, and APC Campaign Communications Director Bayo Onanuga, outlined the security and economic roadmaps for the President’s second-term bid.
Addressing journalists, the council disclosed that the administration plans to undertake a massive recruitment drive to strengthen the nation’s security structure.
Under the proposed plan, the federal government will recruit 28,000 additional military personnel and 50,000 police officers to boost manpower across volatile regions and enhance domestic policing.
”No other Nigerian leader has radically transformed the country’s security and economic foundations with such boldness,” declared Dele Alake. “As we prepare for the January 16, 2027 poll, President Tinubu’s covenant with the Nigerian people remains firm: the primary duty of government is security, and a second term will solidify the gains already made.”
Information Minister Mohammed Idris highlighted the ongoing impact of the administration’s social and educational programs, noting that over 1.6 million Nigerian students have accessed higher education support under current policies, laying a foundation for long-term stability.
Beyond hard security enforcement, the campaign council stated that the Renewed Hope Agenda’s next phase will concentrate on making essential goods and services more affordable for everyday citizens. On energy and infrastructure, the administration plans to expand national grid output and accelerate rural electrification projects.
The council also outlined strategies for economic growth by stimulating local manufacturing and providing targeted incentives for small businesses, alongside governance reforms designed to strengthen institutional accountability and improve public service delivery across the federation.
The announcement comes following the official inauguration and expansion of the campaign council structure as political parties gear up for the general elections, with official voting for the presidency set for Saturday, January 16, 2027.
