The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a diaspora mobilisation strategy aimed at turning the influence of Nigerians living abroad into stronger political support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The strategy, announced by the APC Presidential Campaign Council’s Directorate of Diaspora Mobilisation in Abuja on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, focuses on activating party structures across continents, expanding digital advocacy, encouraging transparent fundraising and mobilising voters through family and community networks in Nigeria.
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and Director of Diaspora Mobilisation, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the initiative would engage Nigerians abroad, including those who do not belong to any political party but have expressed interest in participating in Tinubu’s re-election campaign.
A central component of the plan is a digital advocacy initiative known as “Operation Tell Your Home Story,” which will provide Nigerians in the diaspora with videos, infographics and other communication materials highlighting the administration’s policies and achievements.
The campaign council believes Nigerians abroad can influence political discussions at home by sharing information with relatives, friends and community members, even though they cannot currently vote from their countries of residence under Nigeria’s existing electoral framework.
The directorate also plans to harmonise and activate APC diaspora chapters across the five continents, including in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany and Australia.
Dabiri-Erewa said the campaign would also encourage Nigerians abroad to support political mobilisation and voter education in their states of origin, including by urging eligible family members at home to register, collect their Permanent Voter Cards and participate in the election.
On fundraising, the directorate said diaspora supporters would be encouraged to contribute through structured platforms, with transparency and compliance emphasised in the mobilisation process. The proposed support would cover campaign activities, voter education materials, town hall meetings and grassroots engagement.
Another component of the strategy is a rapid-response mechanism designed to counter misinformation about Nigeria and the Tinubu administration. The team plans to provide verified information and fact-checks on government policies, economic developments, investment opportunities and the country’s reform programme.
Dabiri-Erewa also defended the importance of diaspora remittances, arguing that financial transfers and investments from Nigerians abroad remain significant to the domestic economy. She urged Nigerians overseas not to be discouraged from sending money home, describing the relationship between the diaspora and Nigeria as mutually beneficial.
The APC’s strategy comes amid preparations for the 2027 election, with the party seeking to expand its support base beyond conventional grassroots structures and make greater use of digital communication and international networks.
The campaign council is expected to formally begin its campaign activities with a rally in Kaduna on October 24, as the party steps up mobilisation around Tinubu’s bid for a second term.
The success of the diaspora initiative will depend on the campaign’s ability to convert online advocacy, financial support and personal networks into measurable political engagement among eligible voters within Nigeria.