Hon. Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has unveiled the Haske Bola Tinubu Organisation (HBTO) to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, announcing plans for a two-million-man march and subsidised transportation services nationwide.

Abba made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, describing HBTO as a national political mobilisation platform for Nigerians who believe in President Tinubu’s leadership and reform agenda.

He acknowledged that his decision to support Tinubu could attract public attention because of his family background, but stressed that political choices are matters of personal conviction and individual freedom.

“My decision to establish and lead the Haske Bola Tinubu Organisation is a deliberate political choice, one I have made in my personal capacity and with a firm belief in the direction we have chosen to pursue,” he said.

Abba said the organisation would mobilise grassroots support, engage communities and communicate government policies beyond political gatherings.

He expressed support for the Tinubu administration’s reforms, citing the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as one of the initiatives providing opportunities for students and young graduates.

As part of its interventions, Abba announced plans to deploy 10 luxury buses in the Federal Capital Territory and six buses in each of the 36 states to provide transportation services at subsidised rates.

He said the initiative would begin in Abuja before expanding nationwide, adding that political support should translate into tangible benefits for Nigerians.

On preparations for the 2027 general election, Abba disclosed that HBTO was planning a two-million-man mobilisation march across the six geopolitical zones, beginning in Abuja.

He also announced plans for a major mobilisation exercise in Rivers State next week, saying the organisation had activated structures across the country.

Abba said HBTO would work with political stakeholders, community leaders, youth and women groups to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

**Oyebanji charges stakeholders on unity, grassroots mobilisation; Bamidele expresses confidence in council’s capacity to deliver**

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has set an ambitious target of securing 90 per cent of the total registered votes in the state for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, following the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council.

The council, inaugurated as part of efforts to consolidate the party’s political structures and strengthen its electoral machinery ahead of the 2027 presidential election, is expected to spearhead grassroots mobilisation, voter sensitisation and strategic engagement across the state’s 16 local government areas.

Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, who doubles as the State Coordinator of the council, described the re-election project as a collective responsibility requiring unity, commitment and sustained collaboration among party leaders, stakeholders and members.

He charged members of the council to demonstrate unwavering dedication to the party’s electoral objectives, stressing that the ambitious 90 per cent target would only be achievable through strategic planning, effective coordination and robust grassroots mobilisation.

Oyebanji disclosed that the campaign strategy would involve the identification and tracking of Permanent Voter Card (PVC) holders across polling units and wards, irrespective of their political affiliations, as part of efforts to establish a comprehensive voter mobilisation framework.

According to him, the initiative would enable the party to strengthen its engagement with the electorate, identify voting patterns and develop effective strategies for reaching eligible voters across the state.

The governor further urged members of the council to take the policies, programmes and achievements of the APC-led Federal Government to every community, ward and polling unit, noting that sustained engagement with the people would be critical to securing electoral victory.

He emphasised the need for members to work collectively, maintain a strong presence at the grassroots and ensure that the party’s message resonates with voters ahead of the presidential election.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, expressed confidence in the ability of the council to deliver on its mandate, citing the unity, political experience and collective commitment of stakeholders in Ekiti State.

Bamidele, who is the Leader of the Senate, said the cohesion among party leaders and stakeholders remained a significant advantage for the APC as it prepares for the 2027 presidential election.

He called for sustained grassroots mobilisation, voter sensitisation and strategic political engagement, urging members to intensify efforts towards consolidating the party’s support base across the state.

The Senate Leader stressed the importance of effectively communicating the policies, programmes and achievements of President Tinubu’s administration to the electorate, noting that a well-coordinated campaign would be instrumental in securing the support of voters for the President’s re-election.

He urged members of the council to approach the assignment with a strong sense of responsibility, commitment and determination, while ensuring that the campaign remained focused on the party’s electoral objectives.

The newly inaugurated members of the council, in their response, pledged their commitment to the campaign, assuring the leadership of their readiness to work collectively towards achieving the party’s target.

The inauguration marks a significant step in the APC’s preparations for the 2027 presidential election in Ekiti State, with the party seeking to consolidate its political dominance through an expanded grassroots mobilisation strategy and coordinated engagement with the electorate.

With the 90 per cent vote target now at the centre of its campaign strategy, the party is expected to intensify political activities across the state as it begins the process of translating its mobilisation plans into electoral support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, naming former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, as chairman, with presidential candidate Peter Obi and vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso occupying key leadership positions.

The list, released on Sunday, also names NDC National Chairman Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe as vice-chairman, while the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, will serve as council secretary.

Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim, identified by the party as the Director-General of the presidential campaign, will coordinate campaign operations alongside other members of the council.

Other prominent figures listed include former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal; former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege; Senator Victor Umeh; Buba Galadima; Yakubu Ochefu; Mahmud Jahun; Moshood Salvador; Babatunde Alli; Victor Ogene; Muktar Usman; and Mrs Dudu Manuga.

The party also announced a 40-member National Campaign Advisory Council and appointed 37 state campaign coordinators to drive its mobilisation efforts nationwide.

In the campaign structure, NDC National Publicity Secretary Osa Director was named Director of Communication and Media, while retired Major General John Enenche, a former military spokesperson, was appointed Director of Security and Intelligence.

Announcing the appointments in a statement posted on its X account, the party said the council would provide strategic leadership, coordinate campaign activities nationwide and mobilise Nigerians around its vision of a “new, just, and prosperous Nigeria.”

According to the party, the campaign would be people-centred and issue-based, with the leadership expected to coordinate activities across the country ahead of the 2027 elections.

The NDC also urged its members, supporters and Nigerians to remain united and focused as it prepares for the polls, describing its campaign as an effort to rescue the country.

The unveiling of the council marks a key step in the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, with its leadership structure expected to oversee campaign strategy, communications, security coordination and grassroots mobilisation.