Umahi signs Tinubu’s nomination form, backs continuity ahead of 2027

Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has signed the nomination form of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, describing the document as a “victory form” and a symbol of continuity for the administration’s development agenda.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by Francis Nwaze, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Works on Media, and dated May 5, 2026, Umahi said the endorsement reflects a collective commitment to stability, continuity, and the consolidation of reforms and achievements recorded under the Tinubu administration.

The minister said the president’s leadership had initiated critical infrastructure reforms, particularly in the area of road construction and rehabilitation, which he described as essential to Nigeria’s economic growth and national development.

According to him, several ongoing projects across the country demonstrate the administration’s determination to deliver tangible results to Nigerians, adding that the progress already recorded provides a solid foundation for sustained national transformation.

Umahi further expressed confidence in Tinubu’s ability to complete ongoing initiatives and deepen development across key sectors of the economy if re-elected.

He also called for continued public support for the administration, stressing that consistent leadership remains critical to the attainment of long-term national objectives.