APC unveils Tinubu’s 2027 manifesto, promising lower living costs, food security, more jobs, improved electricity, affordable housing and stronger security
APC 2027 Manifesto: Tinubu Promises Lower Living Costs, Jobs, Reliable Power
By Newsheadline247
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its policy manifesto for the 2027 general elections, outlining an ambitious agenda focused on reducing the cost of living, improving national security, expanding employment opportunities and delivering reliable electricity to Nigerians.
Titled From Reforms to Prosperity, the manifesto sets out the party’s proposed policy direction for President Bola Tinubu’s anticipated second term, building on the economic reforms introduced since the administration assumed office in May 2023.
The 109-page document, unveiled through the APC Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC), combines an assessment of the administration’s reform programme with a fresh set of policy commitments aimed at translating economic stabilisation into improved living conditions for Nigerians.
At the centre of the manifesto is a proposed transition from economic reforms to broader prosperity, with the party arguing that the next phase of governance must deliver tangible benefits to households, businesses and communities.
The document identifies four strategic pillars underpinning its development agenda: national security and resilience; improved living standards and affordability; energy, infrastructure and economic growth; and effective, transparent and accountable governance.
In the opening section, President Tinubu expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their patience and resilience during the economic adjustment period, maintaining that the reforms undertaken by his administration had strengthened the country’s economic foundations.
The President said the next phase of governance would prioritise improvements that directly affect the daily lives of citizens, particularly food affordability, electricity, personal security and employment.
“The coming years must focus on tangible improvements: the food on our tables, the power in our homes, the security of our families, and the dignity of meaningful work,” the President stated.
Tinubu further explained that the manifesto’s policy direction would be organised around four major pillars covering national security, living standards, infrastructure and accountable governance.
“The manifesto outlines our path forward across four vital pillars: strengthening national security and resilience; ensuring an affordable, high quality of life; expanding energy and infrastructure to fuel growth; and delivering transparent, accountable governance.”
To translate the four pillars into measurable policy priorities, the APC outlined an eight-point agenda covering security, food affordability, electricity, industrial development, employment, education, healthcare, housing and governance.
On national security, the party promised stronger protection for lives and property, with increased efforts to tackle terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, improve border security and strengthen the capacity of security agencies to respond to threats.
The manifesto also places food security and the cost of living among its major priorities, promising measures to reduce inflationary pressures, expand domestic agricultural production, improve food storage and processing, and address the challenges driving up household expenses.
On electricity, the APC pledged to pursue more reliable power supply for homes, businesses and communities through increased energy access, improved transmission and distribution infrastructure, and the implementation of provisions under the Electricity Act.
The party said greater investment in the energy sector would support industrial productivity, strengthen businesses and improve economic opportunities across the country.
The manifesto also outlines plans to strengthen industry, trade and investment through increased non-oil exports, the establishment of regional industrial clusters and efforts to attract domestic and foreign investment.
Under its employment and income agenda, the party promised to expand opportunities for Nigerians, create quality jobs and improve purchasing power by ensuring that economic growth translates into better earnings and living conditions.
Education and healthcare also feature prominently in the proposed programme, with commitments to improve access to quality learning, strengthen healthcare delivery and deepen human capital development.
The document identifies expanded student financing, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, alongside improved health insurance coverage and stronger access to essential medical services, as part of its proposed interventions.
On housing, the APC promised to pursue more affordable homes and strengthen land security by addressing barriers to housing development, improving land administration and creating conditions that would encourage investment in the property sector.
The final priority focuses on responsive and accountable governance, with the party pledging to strengthen public institutions, promote transparency, improve public sector accountability and expand opportunities for citizens to participate in governance.
The manifesto also seeks to build on the administration’s existing economic reform programme, including the removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange market, which the government has consistently defended as necessary measures to address longstanding economic distortions.
Government officials have pointed to developments in the solid minerals sector, international financial reforms and the expansion of educational support through NELFUND as examples of initiatives they say demonstrate progress under the Tinubu administration.
With the 2027 general elections approaching, the APC says its new manifesto is intended to move the country beyond the initial phase of economic adjustment towards a period in which Nigerians can experience more visible improvements in security, employment, infrastructure and household welfare.
The document therefore places the party’s proposed next-term priorities before the electorate, with its commitments covering economic opportunities, public services, national development and institutional accountability.
