President Bola Tinubu has told members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council not to allow preparations for the 2027 general elections to distract him from governing Nigeria.
Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during the inauguration of the campaign council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The President said Nigeria needed his attention more than ever, stressing that his official responsibilities would continue despite the demands of election campaigns.
He also indicated that he would not attend every campaign rally across the country, although he would make time to address Nigerians directly.
Tinubu urged the council to coordinate grassroots mobilisation and campaign for his re-election, while the APC prepares for its planned campaign flag-off in Kaduna on October 24.
The development comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 presidential election.