Speaking at the retreat, Uzodimma said the party had positioned 25 canvassers in each of Nigeria’s 176,846 polling units, bringing the total number of mobilisers to 4,421,150. He described the arrangement as a deliberate strategy designed to strengthen the APC’s presence at the grassroots and improve engagement with voters before the next election cycle.
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The Imo State governor expressed confidence that President Tinubu’s performance in office would convince Nigerians to support him for another term. He explained that the retreat was organised to create a united mobilisation system capable of reaching communities across the federation.
Uzodimma outlined a command structure that runs from the national headquarters through the six geopolitical zones, states, local governments, wards and polling units. He disclosed that the Renewed Hope Ambassadors now operate through several departments covering areas such as youth mobilisation, media, digital communication, women affairs, research, intelligence, welfare and diaspora engagement.
He also revealed that the organisation launched a digital platform in April to monitor public opinion and respond quickly to misinformation. According to him, the 2027 election will serve as a test of whether Nigerians want ongoing reforms to continue or prefer a different direction.
The governor urged participants at the retreat to focus on developing practical plans rather than treating the gathering as a ceremonial event. He said the meeting was expected to produce action plans, communication strategies, mobilisation guidelines and election preparedness frameworks for implementation nationwide.
Defending policies introduced by the Tinubu administration, Uzodimma said measures such as fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms were necessary decisions taken to stabilise the economy and secure long-term growth. He added that party members have a responsibility to explain the reasons behind those policies to citizens.
He pointed to economic indicators, including reported GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026, as evidence that the government’s reforms are beginning to produce results. He also referenced major road and infrastructure projects underway in different parts of the country, alongside programmes in healthcare, education financing, consumer credit and transportation.
In his remarks, APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda said the administration had recorded progress in several economic areas. He cited improvements in foreign reserves, trade figures and investor confidence as signs of recovery. He also noted that international investors were showing renewed interest in Nigeria.
Yilwatda encouraged members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to translate government policies into stories that ordinary citizens can easily relate to. According to him, people connect more with real-life experiences than with statistics alone.
The APC chairman further pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects, including major highways and gas pipeline developments, as examples of the administration’s development efforts. He maintained that such projects would contribute to economic growth and improve living conditions.
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who serves as Secretary of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, said the retreat was organised because of the approaching 2027 elections. He described mobilisation as a key factor in achieving the party’s political goals and urged participants to counter misinformation with facts.
Former Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura also addressed participants and described the Renewed Hope Agenda as part of the APC’s long-term political journey.
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors was established in 2025 as part of the Tinubu administration’s support structure. The platform was created to strengthen communication between the government and citizens while providing coordinated responses to claims and criticisms directed at the administration.
The Abuja retreat came shortly after the APC concluded its nationwide primaries and forms part of broader preparations by the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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