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APC Governors and Leaders Endorse President Tinubu for Second Term

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APC governors and leaders from the South South have publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, praising his leadership qualities and promising to deliver 2.5 million votes for him in Edo State in 2027. The endorsement was made during an APC stakeholders interactive session in Benin City, Edo State, where prominent speakers including Senator Adams Oshiomhole and Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Edet Otu, expressed support for the President's Renewed Hope Agenda. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State commended President Tinubu's capacity and reforms, noting that he has made 'necessary requirements available for us to operate seamlessly.'

Key Takeaways:

  • 13 APC leaders and governors from the South South region endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, praising his leadership qualities and support for their states' development.
  • Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State emphasized President Tinubu's capacity and reforms, stating that 'he has made necessary requirements available for us to operate seamlessly.'
  • The APC leaders lauded the President's courage in making tough decisions and highlighted his key achievements, including the student loan initiative and the exemption of low-income earners from tax payments.
  • The APC leaders also praised President Tinubu's 'big heart' and love for Nigeria, citing the ongoing road constructions across the country as evidence of his commitment to national development.
  • Governor Okpebholo reiterated his earlier pledge to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in Edo State in 2027, dismissing skepticism from opposition parties.
  • The APC governors concluded a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, reaffirming their commitment to President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and charting a unified course for national development.
  • The meeting highlighted key resolutions for strengthening governance, advancing party cohesion, and fostering sustainable development, including improving fiscal transfers to states and strengthening digital governance.
  • The APC leaders commended security agencies and ongoing efforts to combat criminality and protect national sovereignty, extending condolences to families affected by insecurity in Benue and Niger states.
  • The Forum underscored the essential role of local government and community structures in enhancing service delivery and democratic inclusion, advocating reinvigorated grassroots governance to ensure broader citizen engagement.

Statistics:

  • 13 APC leaders and governors from the South South region endorsed President Tinubu for a second term in office.
  • Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo pledged to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in Edo State in 2027.
  • The APC governors and leaders emphasized President Tinubu's 'big heart' and love for Nigeria, citing the ongoing road constructions across the country as evidence of his commitment to national development.
  • The APC leaders highlighted key achievements of the current administration, including the student loan initiative and the exemption of low-income earners from tax payments.
  • The APC governors and leaders pledged to deepen economic decentralization, with many APC-led states attracting significant domestic and foreign investments.

Sources:

  • APC stakeholders interactive session in Benin City, Edo State
  • Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State
  • Senator Adams Oshiomhole
  • Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Edet Otu
  • The Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF) communique
  • Governor Uzodimma of Imo State
  • APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje

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