Senate Leader Outlines 10 Million Vote Target for President Tinubu Across South-West States in 2027

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele reveals APC strategy to secure 10 million South-West votes for Tinubu while prioritizing the 2026 Ekiti governorship race.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 10, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP News

Strategic Electoral Roadmap Aimed at Regional Dominance

The All Progressives Congress has officially unveiled a high-stakes mobilization framework designed to consolidate its stronghold in the South-West ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele confirmed that the party is targeting a minimum of 10 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the region's six states. This initiative represents a significant scaling of political operations, shifting focus toward aggressive grassroots engagement. According to Bamidele, the strategy is not merely about a single election but about establishing a long-term electoral mandate that ensures the party’s continued federal and regional relevance.

Ekiti Governorship as a Referendum on Incumbent Performance

Within this broader federal context, the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State, scheduled for June 20, is being framed as a vital referendum on the current administration. Bamidele, acting as the Chairman of the Ekiti APC 2026 Governorship Election Campaign, characterized the race as a verification of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s leadership. He noted that the governor’s tenure has been defined by strategic development projects that have directly impacted the lives of over 3.8 million residents. The party leadership expects a landslide victory, viewing the re-election of Oyebanji as an essential precursor to their 2027 federal objectives.

Closing the Gap in Continuous Voter Registration

A critical component of the APC’s ten-million-vote ambition involves addressing the current disparity between state population and registered voters. Data from 2023 indicates that while Ekiti State houses nearly 4 million people, fewer than one million are currently registered to vote. Bamidele emphasized that party leaders must treat the Continuous Voter Registration exercise with the utmost urgency to bridge this gap. The goal is to increase enrollment by 50 percent by August 2026, requiring a house-to-house and street-to-street approach to ensure citizens both register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards.