Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared that former members of the now-defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) are fully behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he seeks re-election in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a high-level meeting with President Tinubu and former CPC stakeholders at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, Abbas stated that the CPC bloc within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is united and committed to supporting Tinubu’s second-term bid.
Abbas, who was first elected into the House of Representatives under the CPC banner in 2011, emphasized that their loyalty to the president is firm and unconditional.
“This is the first time since the merger that CPC members have come together in such large numbers to show appreciation and support for our president,” Abbas said, according to a statement issued by his media aide, Abdullahi Musa Krishi.
“On behalf of all former CPC members, I assure you of our total and unconditional support. Over 90 percent of those who actively built the CPC are present here.”
To further demonstrate their commitment, Abbas announced plans to launch a grassroots mobilisation initiative tagged “Former CPC Members for Asiwaju”, which will operate across all states, local government areas, wards, and polling units.
The Speaker commended President Tinubu for the significant roles he played in the political career of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, the CPC’s founding leader.
He also appreciated the president for the “unprecedented honour” given to Buhari after his death.
Abbas highlighted that the CPC legacy remains visible in Tinubu’s government, with several former members currently holding prominent positions.
“We have three sitting governors, numerous ministers, and many lawmakers from the CPC family who are serving in this administration. This shows the legacy is alive and well,” he added.
