The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed concern that inadequate communication is overshadowing the achievements of the Bola Tinubu administration and APC-led state governments.
Yilwatda made the remarks on Tuesday at the Progressive Governors’ Forum–Renewed Hope Ambassadors Summit held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja.
“Good governance without communication is invisible. I’ve visited many states. I’ve seen beautiful projects, beautiful things being done, but they’re invisible and not communicated,” the APC chairman lamented.
He stressed that strategic communication would be crucial in converting governance accomplishments into political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Communication without structure is noise. Politics without grassroots mobilisation is organised defeat,” Yilwatda said, explaining the decision to establish the Renewed Hope Ambassadors structure.
The APC chairman highlighted several flagship infrastructure projects he said have not received sufficient publicity, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, the Badagry-Sokoto Road featuring over 300 dams for irrigation agriculture, the Red Line rail project, and the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline project.
“Is it the Coastal Road or the Badagry-Sokoto Road with over 300 dams spread across the route for irrigation agriculture to boost food security in the country?
“Or the Red Line, or the AKK project, which is the biggest and most expensive project ever in the country? But have they been heard loud and clear?” he asked.
Yilwatda explained that the summit was designed to close the communication gap and ensure that governance achievements translate into public appreciation and electoral success.
“We’re here to ensure that governance translates to gratitude, gratitude by the people for the projects, and gratitude also translates to loyalty. And loyalty translates to our victory in 2027,” he stated.
He added, “When the President speaks, let the governors reimport it. When the governors deliver, let the ambassadors amplify it. When the party decides, let the members defend it.”
The APC chairman warned party members against “contradictory narratives, internal sabotage, and freelance communication,” insisting that message discipline is essential for political strength.
“One party means one message, no contradictory narratives, no internal sabotage, and no freelance communication. Unity is not optional. Unity is strategic power as a party,” he emphasised.
Dismissing opposition criticism of the administration’s economic reforms, Yilwatda said opponents were attempting to exploit short-term challenges for political gain.
“The opposition always hopes that our difficult reforms will weaken us.
“They are waiting for temporary discomfort. They refuse to acknowledge the long-term benefits to this country.”
He expressed optimism that voters would prioritise tangible results over rhetoric in the next general election.
“In 2027, Nigerians will not vote noise. Rather, they will vote for the results they will see on the streets and across the country,” the APC chairman declared.
According to him, the party has embraced “reform over rhetoric, restructuring over recycling of failure, and building the economy and making reforms over cosmetic solutions.”
He described the gathering as “a defining gathering that will define our vision, our conviction, and our purpose as a political party.”
Outlining the summit’s objectives, Yilwatda said it seeks to strengthen governance communication under the Renewed Hope agenda while laying the groundwork for electoral victory in 2027.
“Today begins the future of our party and our country. The future is not something that we await. Rather, it is something that we organise, and today is the starting point,” he stated.
The summit, themed “Taking Renewed Hope to the Grassroots: One Party, One Message, One Mobilisation Framework,” brought together Renewed Hope Ambassadors from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, zonal coordinators, and members of the Federal Executive Council.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Director-General of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, delivered the welcome address.
Vice President Kashim Shettima presented the Renewed Hope Compendium, while President Bola Tinubu gave the keynote address and formally declared the summit open.
According to the programme, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors initiative is a grassroots mobilisation platform aimed at promoting the administration’s achievements and building nationwide support ahead of the 2027 elections.
Zonal coordinators appointed include Senator Anyim Pius Anyim (South-East), Senator Tanko Al-Makura (North Central), Isa Yuguda (North East), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (South-South), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye (South-West), and Aminu Masari (North-West).
The management team comprises Senator Uba Sani of Kaduna State as Deputy Director-General, Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, and James Faleke as Assistant Secretary.
The event featured technical sessions, panel discussions and a commitment ceremony aimed at aligning party structures for the 2027 electoral contest.
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