Anambra APC Rejects Soludo’s Appointment as Tinubu’s Campaign Coordinator Ahead of 2027

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The political atmosphere in Anambra State has intensified following opposition from state APC leaders to Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s reported appointment as coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the state. The disagreement has raised questions about party loyalty, political alliances and the interests of APC members ahead of Nigeria’s next general election.

Why Anambra APC Leaders Are Opposing the Appointment

Reports indicate that prominent APC stakeholders in Anambra have rejected the arrangement and called for its reversal. They argue that appointing Soludo, a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), to lead the APC’s presidential campaign could undermine the interests of APC candidates contesting legislative positions.

The party stakeholders maintain that Anambra APC has experienced politicians, grassroots structures and loyal members capable of coordinating the campaign. They believe that allowing a governor from another party to lead the operation could discourage party members who have worked to strengthen the APC’s presence in the state.

At the centre of the dispute is a question of political ownership: should presidential campaign responsibilities be assigned to influential allies from outside the party, or should established party members retain control?

Tinubu’s Campaign Strategy Sparks Debate

The reported appointment reflects a broader political strategy aimed at expanding President Tinubu’s support beyond the APC. Cross-party alliances can help presidential candidates attract voters in states where their parties have limited electoral strength.

However, such arrangements can create complications when allied parties compete against one another in legislative elections. APC members may support Tinubu’s presidential ambition while remaining concerned about the prospects of their own candidates in senatorial, federal and state assembly contests.

This tension illustrates the challenge of building a broad presidential coalition without weakening the party structures expected to deliver votes and contest other positions.

APGA’s Position and the Political Implications

Soludo’s involvement has also highlighted the relationship between APGA and the APC. Support for a presidential candidate does not necessarily mean that a party has agreed to abandon its own identity or electoral ambitions.

APGA supporters can back Tinubu for president while campaigning for their party’s candidates in other elections. Similarly, APC members may insist on preserving their party’s structures even when its presidential candidate receives support from outside the party.

The disagreement therefore goes beyond campaign coordination. It concerns how political alliances should operate when the interests of individual parties overlap or conflict.

What Happens Next?

The APC leadership faces the challenge of addressing its members’ concerns while maintaining a strategy capable of attracting support across party lines. Clear communication, consultation and an agreed division of responsibilities could help prevent the disagreement from escalating.

If the dispute remains unresolved, it could complicate grassroots mobilisation and expose divisions that political opponents may exploit during the 2027 election campaign.

However, the ultimate effect will depend on whether party leaders can reach an arrangement acceptable to the major stakeholders.

Conclusion

The disagreement over Soludo’s reported appointment highlights the delicate balance between political alliances and party loyalty in Nigeria. While cross-party cooperation may strengthen Tinubu’s presidential campaign, it must also account for the ambitions and concerns of APC members in Anambra.

The coming months will reveal whether the stakeholders can reconcile their differences and build a coordinated campaign ahead of 2027. Ultimately, electoral success will depend not only on influential endorsements but also on effective organisation, grassroots support and the ability to manage competing political interests.

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