Leader of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has advised Lagos State residents not to allow a repeat of the 2023 election during the 2027 presidential election. He made this statement at a campaign rally for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election, where 57 campaign vehicles were presented to state coordinators. Tompolo emphasized the importance of taking advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise to obtain Permanent Voter Cards and vote for Tinubu.
Tompolo described President Tinubu as a selfless and courageous leader who has implemented bold reforms yielding results despite political risks. He credited Tinubu with laying the foundation for Lagos to become a city for all Nigerians during his tenure as governor from 1999 to 2007. Successive administrations have built upon this foundation, and Tompolo believes Tinubu can replicate this success at the national level through further reforms.
Tompolo urged supporters to spread the re-election message to every household to ensure continuity of the reforms. He was represented at the event by Kestin Pondi, who echoed his sentiments. The event was attended by key stakeholders, and Tompolo's message was clear: Lagosians must take responsibility for Tinubu's re-election by obtaining their PVCs and voting massively.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also spoke at the event, highlighting the economic stability achieved under Tinubu's administration. He urged residents to ignore opposition politicians who lack concrete plans for the country, accusing them of lacking consistency. Sanwo-Olu cited several achievements of the Tinubu administration, including road construction, support for students, and increased minimum wage.
Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence in Tinubu's re-election, stating that the entire Lagos is behind him. He encouraged supporters to take the re-election message to every corner of Lagos and convince others to vote for Tinubu. The governor's endorsement of Tinubu's re-election bid is seen as a significant boost to the campaign.
National Coordinator of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Sunday Asuku, also addressed the event, urging Lagosians to obtain their PVCs and vote massively for Tinubu in 2027. He emphasized that this would be a statement against "serial contesters" who he described as "enemies of Nigeria." Asuku called on Lagosians to stand firm and deliver Tinubu's re-election through PVCs, not through intimidation or violence.
The campaign rally was a significant event in the build-up to the 2027 presidential election, with key stakeholders and supporters gathering to show their support for Tinubu's re-election. Tompolo's message to Lagosians was clear: they must take responsibility for Tinubu's re-election by obtaining their PVCs and voting massively. The event also highlighted the achievements of the Tinubu administration and the importance of continuity of reforms.
Key points
- Tompolo advises Lagos voters to prevent a repeat of the 2023 election and vote massively for President Tinubu's re-election in 2027.
- President Tinubu is credited with laying the foundation for Lagos to become a city for all Nigerians during his tenure as governor from 1999 to 2007.
- Governor Sanwo-Olu endorses Tinubu's re-election bid, citing economic stability and several achievements of the administration.
