The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has indicated that it may not present a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election but could instead align with “progressives who share its ideology.”
The party’s National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa, made the remarks during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.
Ezeokenwa explained that the decision would be made by APGA’s National Executive Committee (NEC) at the appropriate time, emphasising that fielding a candidate was not mandatory.
APGA is the foremost progressive party in Nigeria. When the time comes, our NEC will decide whether to present a candidate for president in 2027 or to align with other progressive forces who share our ideals,” he said.
The chairman defended APGA’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as consistent with the party’s tradition of forging alliances with ruling parties at the centre.
He recalled that APGA backed former President Goodluck Jonathan in both 2011 and 2015, even when the party had the option of presenting its own candidates.
“We don’t owe any apology for supporting Mr. President’s economic reforms.
Our goal has always been to advance progressive governance and ensure policies that leave no one behind,” he added.
The party chairman further noted that APGA remains focused on consolidating its dominance in Anambra State, where it has held power for nearly two decades, and expressed confidence that Governor Charles Soludo would be re-elected in 2026.