Enforcers of Good Governance Shifts Support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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Enforcers of Good Governance (EGG), a grassroots pressure group from Rivers State, has surprisingly thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. The shift in support comes after assessing the evolving political and economic landscape, citing Tinubu's landmark economic and infrastructural reforms as the driving force behind their decision. EGG's Convener and National Leader, Dr. Kingsley Ogu, praised Tinubu's administration for increasing Nigeria's daily crude oil output to over 1.4 million barrels and resolving the decades-long Ogoni oil dispute, among other notable achievements.

Key Takeaways:

  • EGG, a Rivers-based grassroots pressure group, has pledged support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, citing landmark economic and infrastructural reforms.
  • Dr. Kingsley Ogu, EGG's Convener and National Leader, praised Tinubu's administration for increasing Nigeria's daily crude oil output to over 1.4 million barrels.
  • EGG acknowledged its previous support for Labour Party's Peter Obi in 2023, but now supports Tinubu's second term due to his administration's progress with resolving long-standing issues such as the Ogoni oil conflict and clearing Nigeria's IMF loan.
  • The group believes Tinubu's reforms are "tough but necessary" and will lead to better governance in Rivers State.
  • EGG's membership boasts presence in all 23 local government areas of Rivers State, and the group has pledged to mobilise support for Tinubu's re-election.
  • Dr. Ogu emphasised the need for political peace and policy continuity, calling on all political gladiators to embrace peace and allow President Tinubu the opportunity to consolidate reforms and deepen national development.
  • The diaspora group, Nigeria Diaspora for Asiwaju (NDA), also expressed its support for President Tinubu's efforts and pledged to work with grassroots partners like EGG in promoting good governance.
  • EGG has promised to work for the best interest of Rivers people, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda to ensure sustainable development in the state.

Statistics:

  • Nigeria's daily crude oil output increased to over 1.4 million barrels under Tinubu's administration.
  • EGG boasts membership across all 23 local government areas of Rivers State.
  • 2027 is the target year for Tinubu's re-election bid.
  • Nigeria has cleared its long-standing IMF loan under Tinubu's watch, freeing the country from a burdensome financial obligation.

Sources:

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