Governors from Benue, Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Niger, and Nasarawa states have expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid. They cited transformations in Nigeria's economy and other sectors under his administration. The endorsement was made at the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central mega rally held at Lafia Square in Nasarawa State capital.
The rally was attended by APC leaders, party stakeholders, supporters, and political associates from across the North-Central geopolitical zone. Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, declared that the state would vote for the APC presidential candidate and all other candidates of the party. He expressed confidence in the party's electoral prospects, reaffirming the state's commitment to the APC and its candidates.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, expressed optimism that the economic hardship facing Nigerians would come to an end. She assured citizens of improved living conditions if President Tinubu secures another term in office. She highlighted some initiatives of the present administration, including interventions in healthcare, road construction, and education, particularly the student loan scheme designed to improve access to higher education.
According to the First Lady, a renewed mandate for President Tinubu would usher in tremendous Renewed Hope for the country. She expected further progress in addressing the challenges facing Nigerians. Her remarks formed part of the APC's efforts to mobilize support for the President and other party candidates ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Some supporters of APC from Benue State traveling to Lafia for the mega rally were involved in an auto crash. The accident occurred when the bus conveying the APC supporters had a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle within Lafia town. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but the victims were taken to the hospital.
The APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, had announced plans to hold the mega rally in Lafia following a high-level meeting of North-Central APC stakeholders in Abuja. The rally was part of the party's efforts to mobilize support for President Tinubu and other party candidates.
The endorsement by the North-Central governors is a significant boost to President Tinubu's re-election bid. The President's administration has implemented several initiatives aimed at transforming Nigeria's economy and other sectors. The APC is expected to build on the momentum from the mega rally as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Key points
- North-Central governors endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid.
- The endorsement was made at the APC North-Central mega rally in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital.
- The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, assures citizens of improved living conditions if President Tinubu secures another term.
