Enugu leaders visit Aso Rock, back Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election bid

Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — Political leaders from Enugu State have pledged their full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re‑election in 2027, describing his administration as transformative and committed to Nigeria’s economic prosperity.

Governor Peter Mbah led a high‑powered delegation to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. The delegation included Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke; former Senate President, Ken Nnamani; former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla; and former Governors Sullivan Chime and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Former Governor of old Anambra State, Jim Nwobodo, members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and academics were also present.

President Tinubu, in his remarks, thanked the delegation for their solidarity and commended Governor Mbah for aligning with the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). He noted that testimonies of growth and infrastructural development across states validate the impact of his administration’s economic reforms. Tinubu highlighted improvements in health, education, and infrastructure, stressing that reforms are yielding tangible results.

The President assured the delegation of continued federal support, particularly in infrastructure projects such as the Port Harcourt–Enugu railway line and power sector reforms. He emphasised that long‑term developmental goals are now achievable with improved funding mechanisms for states.

Tinubu praised Governor Mbah’s efforts to tackle insecurity and enhance healthcare and education, describing him as a visionary leader.

Governor Mbah, in his address, said the visit symbolised Enugu’s gratitude for the President’s investment in the state and his commitment to bridging political divides. He recalled Tinubu’s January 2025 visit to Enugu, during which several landmark projects were inaugurated, noting that the interventions boosted socio‑economic development.

Mbah declared that Enugu’s citizens stand firmly behind the President and will support his re‑election in 2027.

Former Senate President Ken Nnamani echoed this sentiment, stressing that the achievements in Enugu would not have been possible without federal backing. He affirmed that the state’s leaders and citizens are united in their support for Tinubu’s second‑term ambition.

The visit is widely seen as a significant boost to President Tinubu’s re‑election campaign and the APC’s prospects in the 2027 polls, particularly as the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) seeks to challenge the incumbent’s hold on power.