
The national chairman of Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun a two-week vacation ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to Premium Times. A statement from his office on Wednesday said the chairman, who assumed office in July 2025, will use the period to rest, retool and further sharpen his strategic thinking in preparation for the polls.
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