Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has predicted that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will control 30 states by 2026.
Idris made the bold statement on Wednesday in Maiduguri, Borno State, during the 2025 Quarterly Strategy Meeting of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF).
The meeting, themed “FGN–PGF Synergy 2025: One Message, One Future,” brought together information commissioners from APC-governed states.
According to the minister, the recent wave of defections from opposition parties shows growing confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
He said the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda had boosted economic stability, investor confidence, and national unity.
“Right now, our great party, the APC, controls 24 states,” Idris said.
“With the number of opposition governors showing interest in joining us, I can assure you that by 2026, we will have 30 APC-controlled states ahead of the 2027 general elections.”
He credited the Tinubu administration for what he described as a “turnaround in governance” across the country.
Idris also praised the Nigerian military and security agencies for restoring peace to the North-East after years of insurgency.
“Borno State remains a symbol of resilience,” he said.
“Its people have survived enormous challenges and continue to rebuild with courage and hope.”
The Minister commended Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for his ongoing recovery and development efforts.
He said the state’s transformation shows how coordinated leadership can rebuild war-torn communities and restore livelihoods.
During the event, the Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum, Folorunso S. Aluko, said the Forum had launched the PGF Value Reorientation Campaign to improve civic engagement and highlight the achievements of APC states.
“Our Commissioners for Information continue to refine our public messaging,” Aluko noted.
“They are promoting transparency, unity, and accountability across all APC-led states.”
Declaring the meeting open, Borno Deputy Governor Dr. Umar Kadafur, who represented Governor Zulum, described the gathering as symbolic.
He said Borno’s transformation stands as a story of recovery, resilience, and renewal.
“Our 25-Year Development Plan and 10-Year Strategic Transformation Initiative outline our vision for peace and prosperity,” Kadafur said.
“We must use strategic communication to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation.”
The meeting ended with an inspection of major federal and state projects, including the Maiduguri Mega Power Plant, the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport upgrade, the Tinubu Mega School, and new city flyovers at Customs, West End, and Borno Express.