Ekere: Massive support for Tinubu at APC convention, sign of his 2027 re-election

The overwhelming massive support for President Bola Tinubu at the just-concluded national convention of the All Progressives Congress is a clear sign that he would be reelected in 2027.

This was the position of a former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Nsima Ekere, who spoke to journalists at the weekend on the sidelines of the convention.

Ekere noted that the rancour-free nature of the exercise, the massive turnout of delegates and stakeholders have sent an unequivocal message to the opposition about the ruling party’s cohesion.

“It is glaring that Mr. President has won enormous trust and solidarity. Looking at 2027, he will win convincingly. What we witnessed here today is a very strong statement. 

“It is a bold, undeniable statement of support for the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and a preview of the momentum that will carry us through to the 2027 general elections,” he said.

The 2019 governorship candidate of the APC lauded what he termed the “transformational reforms” of the Tinubu administration, under the Renewed Hope agenda. 

He argued that the economic policies and the administration’s focus on infrastructure have begun to yield tangible results.

He specifically praised the President’s inclusive leadership style, which he credited for the party’s expanding control across various states.

“President Tinubu has demonstrated a unique ability to unite stakeholders. The growing dominance of our party across the country is a direct reflection of the people’s acceptance of his policies and the inclusive nature of his leadership. 

“We are seeing a reinvigorated political base, and the energy here today is proof of that,” the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) asserted.

While congratulating the party’s newly elected executives led by Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, he also urged them to work assiduously to ensure the party’s continued dominance and to secure President Tinubu’s return to Aso Rock.

“Let us take the spirit of Eagle Square back to our wards and local governments. We must work collectively to deliver on our mandate. I wish all delegates and participants a safe journey back to their various destinations as we gear up for the campaigns ahead,” Ekere added.