The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has initiated a grassroots mobilisation drive across the six South-South states to garner support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. This effort aims to engage local communities and promote the achievements of the Tinubu administration. Senator Eteng Williams has been appointed as the Deputy Director-General for the South-South, tasked with coordinating the campaign across the region. His appointment was announced on September 19, 2026.
Senator Eteng Williams, representing Cross River Central in the National Assembly, outlined the group's strategy in Calabar while interacting with journalists. He disclosed that the TSG would adopt a door-to-door and community-to-community approach across local government areas and states in the region once the election campaign officially begins. This method is expected to facilitate direct engagement with voters and enhance the group's visibility.
The mobilisation campaign will focus on highlighting projects and interventions implemented by the Tinubu administration in the South-South region. Eteng cited the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Calabar-Itu Highway, a longstanding project that had remained unresolved for over 15 years. He noted that this project has significantly reduced travel time between Calabar and Akwa Ibom to just one hour and 30 minutes.
Additional projects that the TSG will emphasise include the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the establishment of a regional development commission, and various interventions in agriculture and empowerment initiatives. These efforts are part of the Tinubu administration's Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to drive development and improve living standards in the region.
As Deputy Director-General, Eteng's responsibilities include coordinating the group's activities across the South-South, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting the achievements of the Tinubu administration. His role is critical in ensuring the success of the mobilisation drive and fostering support for President Tinubu's re-election bid.
The TSG's convener and founder, James Faleke, conveyed Eteng's appointment in a letter dated September 19, 2026. The group plans to intensify its mobilisation efforts across the region and engage relevant political and community stakeholders ahead of the election. This strategic engagement is expected to build a strong support base for President Tinubu.
The Tinubu Support Group's efforts to mobilise support in the South-South region reflect the administration's commitment to engaging with local communities and promoting its achievements. With Senator Eteng Williams at the helm, the group is poised to make a significant impact in the region and contribute to the success of President Tinubu's re-election campaign.
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- The Tinubu Support Group has launched a grassroots mobilisation drive in the South-South region to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027.
