APC urges diaspora Nigerians to rally support for Tinubu’s re-election
Prof. Tai Balofin, Chairman of the United States chapter of the All Progressives Congress, has called on Nigerians abroad to mobilise their families at home for Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 general elections. The appeal was made during the unveiling of the “Call Home for Continuity” campaign at a conference in Houston, Texas. The campaign aims to encourage diaspora Nigerians to influence voter registration and support for the APC. Leaders emphasised the importance of diaspora involvement in Nigeria’s political process.
Key takeaways
- Prof. Tai Balofin urged Nigerians in the diaspora to encourage their families and associates in Nigeria to support Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 general elections.
- The “Call Home for Continuity” campaign was launched to promote voter registration and grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu’s second-term bid.
- Balofin described the Nigerian diaspora as a strategic force capable of shaping electoral outcomes through advocacy and family ties.
- Newly appointed coordinators received inauguration letters and awards to spearhead the campaign across North America.
- Despite a court ruling against formal APC chapters abroad, diaspora leaders insist their focus is on mobilisation and support, not official electoral processes.
