The women of Okpoama Kingdom and Twon Brass in Bayelsa State have pledged their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. This commitment was made during a mobilisation visit by the Nembe-Se Unites under the theme Ama-Ama Tour for PBAT. The visit aimed to galvanise support for President Tinubu's re-election bid. The women acknowledged the efforts of various stakeholders, including Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. Sam Ogbuku.

The Convener and President of Nembe-Se Unites, Hon. Mrs. Beatrice Numonyo Awululu, emphasised the importance of unity, solidarity, and active participation in the mobilisation process. She recognised the contributions of Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, MD, NDDC, Dr. Sam Ogbuku, and Dr. Kojo Sam to President Tinubu's re-election campaigns. Mrs. Awululu urged the women to ensure they have their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ready to vote in January 2026. She expressed optimism that another term for President Tinubu would bring greater development and progress to Bayelsa East.

The women leader for Okpoama Kingdom, Iniemekuma Thompson, commended the initiator of the programme, Mrs. Beatrice Awululu, for mobilising women in rural areas for President Tinubu. She praised Chief Dr. Kojo Sam, the Managing Director of Labrador Security Services and Kojo Sam Logistics, for the developmental projects in Brass Local Government Area. According to her, the women of Okpoama will reciprocate the development by giving massive votes to President Tinubu and the APC in 2027.

Iniemekuma Thompson highlighted the achievements of President Tinubu in Bayelsa East and expressed confidence that he would do more in his second term. The women of Okpoama Kingdom and Twon Brass believe that President Tinubu's re-election is crucial for the continued development of their communities. They pledged to mobilise their communities to support the APC in the 2027 general elections.

The secretary-general of Nembe-Se Unites, Mrs. Abel IkioMuna Faith, stated that the APC is the only party that has positively impacted the lives of rural women in Okpoama and Twon Brass. She declared that with the massive support from the women, victory is assured for President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the January 2027 general elections.

President Tinubu recently concluded a visit to Saudi Arabia, where he prayed for Nigeria's peace, unity, and prosperity. His re-election bid has garnered support from various stakeholders, including the women of Okpoama Kingdom and Twon Brass. The APC is targeting 12 university campuses to mobilise support for President Tinubu and the party's candidate, Otu.

The pledge of support from the women of Okpoama Kingdom and Twon Brass is a significant boost to President Tinubu's re-election bid. The APC is confident that with the support of women in rural areas, the party will secure victory in the 2027 general elections. President Tinubu's re-election is expected to bring more development and progress to Bayelsa East and Nigeria as a whole.

Key points

  • The women of Okpoama Kingdom and Twon Brass have pledged their support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election.
  • The support from the women is expected to significantly impact the 2027 general elections.
  • President Tinubu's re-election bid has garnered support from various stakeholders, including women in rural areas.

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