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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has predicted that the South-South region will deliver more votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 general election than any other geopolitical zone in the country.

Akpabio made the prediction on Thursday while addressing supporters at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Benin City, Edo State.

He claimed that the APC had strengthened its political presence across the South-South, insisting that all states in the region now belonged to the ruling party.

The Senate President urged residents of Edo and other South-South states to support Tinubu’s re-election bid, as well as candidates contesting under the APC platform.

According to him, the region was prepared to demonstrate its political support for the President through votes in the forthcoming election.

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Akpabio expressed confidence that the South-South would emerge as a major contributor to Tinubu’s electoral performance, arguing that the APC’s growing presence in the region would translate into increased support at the polls.

He called on party members, supporters and residents to mobilise behind the President and other APC candidates.

The Senate President’s remarks formed part of the ruling party’s efforts to consolidate its political influence in the South-South ahead of the 2027 general election.

Edo State has become an important political battleground for the APC, particularly following the emergence of Governor Monday Okpebholo, whose administration has been associated with the party’s mobilisation efforts in the state.

The rally also provided an opportunity for APC leaders to showcase the party’s political strength and rally support for Tinubu’s proposed second term.

However, Akpabio’s projection of the South-South delivering the highest number of votes for the President remains a political expectation, with the actual outcome dependent on voter participation and the results of the election.

His appeal underscores the importance the APC leadership attaches to expanding its electoral support beyond its traditional strongholds as political activities intensify ahead of 2027.

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Ihesiulo Grace Amarachi is a Nigerian journalist, writer and media professional serving as the Editor-in-Chief of TheTraffic.NG, a digital news platform covering national and international affairs. Her editorial interests span politics, business, aviation, health, technology, entertainment, sports and social development. She is committed to credible journalism, insightful reporting and compelling storytelling that informs public discourse and keeps readers abreast of important developments in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

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