2027: 20 first-term APC governors endorse Tinubu

Twenty first-term Governors under the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have agreed to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the governors held their meeting on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi, hosted by Kebbi Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, at the Government House.

Reading the communiqué after their closed-door meeting, Gov. Idris said members of the forum resolved to campaign for President Tinubu’s re-election based on the achievements of the party, without sentiment, in their respective states.

Idris disclosed that the governors seeking a second term under the APC resolved to support the president with performance in their respective states, not propaganda.

“We recognise that our support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must be matched by performance in our states. We will not merely ask Nigerians to support the President.

“We will give them reasons to believe by working harder to deliver visible results and ensuring that federal reforms translate into local benefits.

“We are therefore committed to radical action on agriculture and food security in rural areas, infrastructure, education, healthcare, youth and women empowerment, security collaboration, energy access, investment promotion, revenue generation, job creation, and transparent governance,” he said.

Idris said the progressive governors acknowledged the sacrifices Nigerians had made during the current period of economic adjustment.

“Families, workers, farmers, traders, transporters, young people, women, and vulnerable citizens have all felt the weight of current realities.

“We do not dismiss these difficulties. Leadership demands truth, and the truth is that Nigeria is undergoing a necessary period of correction after years of accumulated fiscal, security, productivity, and development challenges. (NAN)

“We are convinced that the reforms being undertaken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are necessary to stabilise the economy, restore public finances, attract investment, strengthen national productivity, enhance security, and secure a more sustainable future for Nigerians.

“Our support for President Tinubu is not based on politics alone,” noted.

According to him, it is based on the conviction that Nigeria requires courageous leadership, policy continuity, stronger federal-state collaboration, and a development path that rewards production, enterprise, agriculture, innovation, and hard work.

“Accordingly, we declare our total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and for the continuation of the Renewed Hope Agenda beyond 2027.

NAN reports that out of 20 APC governors seeking a second term, four were absent from the meeting held at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, on Tuesday.

Those absent included Gov. Umar Bago of Niger, Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River, and Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers.

NAN also reports that in attendance were; Govenors Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Uba Sani of Kaduna, Abba Yusuf of Kano, Namadi Umar of Jigawa, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, Hyacinth Alia of Benue, and Usman Ododo of Kogi.

Others were; Agbu Kefas of Taraba, Peter Mbah of Enugu, Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Monday Okpebholo of Edo, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, and Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti. (NAN)

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