The All Progressives Congress is already setting ambitious targets for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with party leaders in Ekiti State reportedly aiming to deliver 800,000 votes for the president.
The target was discussed as APC leaders intensified efforts to strengthen the party’s political structure and mobilise supporters across the state.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji reportedly assured the president of the party’s commitment to securing victory, while other APC figures called for unity and an issues-based campaign.
The development shows how early political calculations are becoming increasingly important as parties prepare for the next general election.
For the APC, Ekiti is a strategic state where party leaders will be expected to demonstrate that their support goes beyond campaign promises.
However, setting a vote target is one thing; convincing voters to turn out and support a candidate is another.
Nigerians will be looking closely at the issues that dominate the campaign, including the economy, security, employment and the cost of living.
With political mobilisation already gaining momentum, the road to 2027 promises to be an interesting contest.
