The [All Progressives Congress (APC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) in [Jigawa State](https://www.jigawastate.gov.ng/) announced on Saturday that it aims to deliver roughly two million votes for [President Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Adekunle_Tinubu) in the 2027 presidential election, a target unveiled during a rally of about one million supporters in Dutse that also backed Governor [Umar Namadi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umar_Namadi).
**What was declared at the rally?**
Commissioner for Special Duties and Humanitarian Affairs Auwalu D. Sankara told the crowd that the turnout proved the APC’s dominance in the state and that the party was confident of overwhelming support in the next presidential poll. He noted that former President Muhammadu Buhari had secured 794,738 votes – 71.84% of the total – in Jigawa during the 2019 election.
**How does the APC justify the new target?**
Sankara attributed the projected surge to the "people‑oriented" policies of Tinubu and Namadi, adding that many opposition figures have since defected to the ruling party. "Despite the popularity of the late President Buhari, his 2019 tally was driven by opposition influence," he said. "Today most of those opposition parties have been swallowed by the APC because of its good policies and people‑oriented programmes. I am confident we will double the votes Buhari received and deliver about two million votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027."
**Who else spoke at the event?**
Movement chairman Salihu Atafi praised the Tinubu‑Namadi administration for achievements in infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, and improved security within three years. He urged young people to keep the mobilisation momentum alive and help meet the pledged vote count for the APC candidates in 2027.
**What does the commissioner advise voters?**
Sankara warned residents to ignore what he called misleading statements from opposition politicians as the 2027 general elections approach, reaffirming his belief that Tinubu remains committed to enhancing the welfare of all Nigerians.