By Mike Odeh James
Abuja – A powerful coalition of over 200 support groups under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a unified endorsement of Professor Kailani Muhammad for the position of National Chairman of the ruling party.
The groups, including major blocs such as the Confederation of APC Support Groups (CASG), APC Support Groups Stakeholders (ASGS), and the Tinubu-Shettima Network (TSN), jointly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider Prof. Muhammad as the right man to lead the party into its next phase.
Describing him as a tested and trusted grassroots mobiliser with a longstanding history of loyalty to the APC, the groups said their endorsement follows “extensive consultations and consensus” across their national and regional chapters.
According to the statement:
“We humbly call on His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to appoint Professor Kailani Muhammad as the next National Chairman of the APC. He has remained a tireless advocate of party unity and cohesion from the formative years of APC to date.”
Prof. Kailani currently serves as the National Chairman of the Tinubu-Shettima Network (TSN) and Director General of the Confederation of APC Support Groups (CASG). He previously served as DG of the Amalgamated APC Support Groups (AASG) and has maintained strong links with party grassroots structures nationwide.
The coalition stated that Prof. Muhammad has played a critical role in mobilising support for the APC during key electoral contests, including the 2023 general elections, and worked alongside hundreds of volunteer organisations to secure electoral victories across all levels—Presidency, National Assembly, and State Executives.
Highlighting regional equity, the statement added:
“It is time for the North-Central zone to lead the party. No one is more qualified or deserving than Prof. Kailani Muhammad. His leadership will reinvigorate confidence and reward years of dedication from the support group base.”
They also cited Prof. Muhammad’s accessibility, his consistent recognition of volunteer efforts, and his inclusive style of leadership as key factors in their decision.
A long list of over 200 support groups attached their signatures and contacts to the statement, including the Tinubu Foundation, APC Women Wing, Tinubu Shettima Mandate, Door-to-Door Women Movement, Jagaban Grassroots Group, Action Aid for Tinubu, and numerous state-level coordinators from Lagos, Kaduna, Ogun, Abia, Cross River, Kogi, Yobe, Nasarawa, and others.
Notable signatories include:
- Haj. Maimuna Aliyu Abdullahi, Tinubu Foundation
- Salamatu Ishaq Omeli, APC Women Wing
- Hon. Timothy Aloja, Tinubu-Shettima Mandate
- Dorothy Bello Tarfa, G.E.D.A
- Amb. Barr. Fatima Jimeta, National Association of Hausa/Fulani
- Princess Adedoyin Sijurade, Door-to-Door Campaign Organisation
The coalition emphasized that the future of the APC depends on principled leadership and strategic re-organisation ahead of the 2027 elections. They believe Prof. Muhammad’s appointment will unify the party’s grassroots, strengthen internal democracy, and restore trust in the leadership.
“This is a defining moment. We urge President Tinubu and the APC leadership to make the right decision and reward competence, loyalty, and grassroots connection,” the statement concluded.
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