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PDP Senators Endorse President Tinubu as Sole Presidential Candidate for 2027 Elections

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Presidents Bola Tinubu has received an endorsement from three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators from Osun State and ten All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers from Benue State in the National Assembly. The move comes ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the PDP senators expressing their support for Tinubu's continued leadership and praising his delivery of democratic dividends. This is in contrast to the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, who was absent at the endorsement venue. The APC lawmakers from Benue State also called for greater synergies between their governor, Hyacinth Alia, security agencies, and the federal government to address insecurity in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • Three PDP senators from Osun State (Kamarudeen Lere Oyewumi, Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla, and Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi) have endorsed President Tinubu as their sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
  • The endorsement is rooted in the senators' assessment of Tinubu's transformative leadership and commitment to national development, with specific praise for his delivery of democratic dividends.
  • Ten APC lawmakers from Benue State have also endorsed Tinubu, citing his "transformative leadership" and "tangible achievements" since May 29, 2023.
  • The APC lawmakers called for greater synergy between the government, security agencies, and the governor to address insecurity in Benue State.
  • Senator Ajibola Basiru commended the PDP senators for their endorsement, urging them to join the APC and citing it as a "public recognition" of Tinubu's achievements.

Statistics:

  • 3 PDP senators from Osun State have endorsed President Tinubu as their sole candidate.
  • 10 APC lawmakers from Benue State have also backed Tinubu for a second term.
  • The National Assembly endorsement came from a total of 13 APC lawmakers (2 Senators and 11 Representatives).

Sources:

  • Communique issued by the PDP senators from Osun State.
  • Statement by Senator Ajibola Basiru's Campaign Organisation.
  • Press release by the APC Caucus in the National Assembly from Benue State.

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