The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), has pledged his total dedication to his new assignment as Secretary I of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election.
Musa, in a statement issued on Monday by Leah Katung-Babatunde, his Special Adviser on Media, expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC leadership for the confidence reposed in him through the appointment, describing it as a call to higher service.
The Minister assured the APC leadership, stakeholders and supporters of his commitment to discharging the responsibilities of the office with diligence, administrative rigour and focus towards securing victory for the party.
He, however, stressed that his primary constitutional responsibility of safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and protecting the lives and property of citizens remained absolute and uncompromising.
“National security remains our highest imperative,” Musa said, adding that ongoing military operations, strategic reforms and inter-agency collaborations within the defence sector would continue with increased vigour.
He said the Ministry of Defence remained firmly committed to protecting Nigerians and advancing the President’s vision of a safe and prosperous country.
The Minister also called on APC members and patriotic Nigerians to remain united behind the Tinubu administration, expressing confidence that the party would succeed at the polls while continuing to deliver effective governance and security across the country.
Musa’s appointment places him among key officials saddled with coordinating the APC’s campaign activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
