By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has congratulated Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on his appointment as the state coordinator of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council.

It described the development as a recognition of Soludo's leadership and the growing political cooperation between the party and the Federal Government.

In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of APGA, Dr Ejimofor Opara. on Tuesday in Awka, the party reaffirmed its support for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, noting that its political arrangement with the President’s camp would allow it to maintain its independent electoral presence in Anambra State.

It also explained that the alignment will further strengthen cooperation with the Federal Government on governance, infrastructure and economic development..

While noting that Soludo’s appointment reflects recognition of his leadership and commitment to progressive ideals, as well as the strategic importance of cooperation among political actors and parties with shared interests at the national level, Opara stressed that the appointment was consistent with APGA’s position on building a strategic partnership with the Federal Government to advance the interests of Anambra State and the South-East geopolitical zone.

He recalled that APGA had formally adopted President Tinubu as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election at a meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC).

According to him, the position was further reinforced during the President’s working visit to Anambra State on May 8.

He added: "In line with this resolution, APGA did not field a presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

"The decision was part of APGA’s broader political strategy to deepen engagement with the Federal Government while continuing to pursue its political objectives and represent the interests of its supporters in Anambra State.

"Governor Soludo’s political mantra, “Progressives Are Working Together,” encapsulated the party’s position on collaboration with the national progressive movement, adding that such cooperation should translate into tangible benefits for the people rather than remain a political arrangement.

"The partnership between APGA and the Federal Government has created opportunities for greater collaboration on critical infrastructure, economic development and other areas of importance to Anambra State and the wider South-East.

"APGA’s understanding with the President’s political camp did not mean the party would relinquish its political identity or abandon its electoral ambitions in the state. Rather, the party remains committed to consolidating its position in Anambra’s legislative elections while sustaining its relationship with the Federal Government.

“In Anambra, it is Tinubu for President, APGA for Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly."

Opara maintained that the declaration underscores APGA’s stated strategy of supporting Tinubu at the presidential level while retaining its separate political platform and pursuing electoral contests at the state and federal legislative levels in Anambra.

He however expressed confidence that Soludo, in his capacity as Governor and the newly appointed campaign coordinator, would deploy his organisational experience and political relationships to coordinate the President’s campaign in the state.