The announcement came amid efforts by political parties across the country to complete the electronic submission of their candidates through INEC’s designated online platform. “We planned ahead, coordinated our structures and ensured that our candidates were successfully uploaded before the expiration of the original deadline. Yilwatda urged Nigerians to assess political parties on more than campaign promises as the country approaches the 2027 elections. According to him, completing the candidate-upload exercise ahead of schedule was therefore more than an administrative milestone, as it demonstrated the APC’s preparedness for the electoral battle ahead. Yilwatda described the accomplishment as a collective effort and pledged that the party would continue to strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 contest.