2027 Begins Early: APC in U.S. Urges Nigerians Abroad to Help Secure Tinubu's Re-election

The 2027 presidential election may still be months away, but the political campaign has already begun.

From Abuja to Washington, political conversations are becoming louder.

Supporters are organising.

Opposition parties are preparing strategies.

And Nigerians, both at home and abroad, are being encouraged to become active participants in shaping the country's political future.

The latest move comes from the All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in the United States, which has launched an early mobilisation drive urging Nigerians living abroad to encourage their relatives back home to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027.

The "Call Five" Campaign

At the centre of the initiative is a simple message.

Call Five.

The campaign encourages every APC supporter in the diaspora to contact at least five eligible voters in Nigeria and persuade them to support President Tinubu during the next presidential election.

Party leaders say the objective is to strengthen grassroots mobilisation long before formal campaigning officially begins.

According to the organisers, Nigerians abroad remain influential voices within their families and communities and can play an important role in shaping political discussions back home.

Why the Diaspora Matters

Although Nigerians living overseas do not currently vote in presidential elections, many maintain close ties with family members across the country.

They send billions of dollars home every year through remittances.

They remain active in community affairs.

Many also participate in political discussions through social media, online forums and family networks.

Political parties increasingly recognise that diaspora communities can influence public opinion, even without casting ballots themselves.

That reality explains why both the ruling party and opposition groups have become more active in engaging Nigerians overseas.

Tinubu's First Term Under Scrutiny

As preparations for 2027 gather pace, President Tinubu's first term is expected to dominate political debate.

Supporters point to reforms such as:

• Changes to Nigeria's foreign exchange system.

• Increased foreign reserves.

• Infrastructure investments.

• Efforts to improve government revenue.

• Security operations in parts of the country.

Critics, however, continue to raise concerns over:

• The rising cost of living.

• Inflation.

• Unemployment.

• Fuel prices.

• Economic hardship facing many households.

These competing narratives are likely to shape the election campaign over the coming months.

Opposition Parties Also Preparing

While the APC has begun mobilising supporters, opposition parties are also expected to intensify consultations and coalition-building.

Several political leaders have already held meetings aimed at strengthening alliances ahead of the election.

Analysts believe the 2027 contest could become one of Nigeria's most competitive in recent history, with campaigns expected to focus heavily on the economy, security, employment and governance.

Why Campaigns Start Early

In modern politics, elections are rarely won during the official campaign period alone.

Political parties spend months—sometimes years—building support, testing messages and organising volunteers.

Early mobilisation helps parties:

• Identify supporters.

• Build campaign structures.

• Raise funds.

• Recruit volunteers.

• Shape public opinion before rivals do.

The APC's outreach to Nigerians in the United States reflects that long-term strategy.

Reactions Across the Political Divide

The campaign has already generated mixed reactions.

Supporters argue that there is nothing unusual about political mobilisation well ahead of elections.

They believe every democratic party has the right to organise and communicate with its supporters.

Critics, however, argue that political leaders should remain focused on addressing pressing national challenges before turning attention to electioneering.

As with many political issues in Nigeria, opinions remain divided.

What Nigerians Want to Hear

Regardless of political affiliation, many Nigerians are likely to judge parties less by campaign slogans and more by practical solutions.

Questions about:

• Jobs.

• Inflation.

• Electricity.

• Healthcare.

• Education.

• Security.

will almost certainly dominate conversations leading up to the election.

Political promises alone may not be enough.

Voters will increasingly ask what has been achieved—and what remains to be done.

The Road to 2027 Has Begun

Although the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not yet opened the official campaign season, political positioning is already well underway.

The APC's "Call Five" initiative is one of the clearest signs that preparations for the next presidential election have entered a new phase.

Over the coming months, Nigerians should expect more rallies, endorsements, policy debates and political alliances.

The race for 2027 is still in its early stages.

But one thing is already becoming clear.

Nigeria's next election is no longer a distant event.

It has already begun.