2027: There’ll Be No Reason for S’East to Vote against Tinubu, Says APC Chieftain

Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia

Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Abia South senatorial district have commenced mobilisation of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term bid.

Leading the mobilisation campaign is Professor Anthony Agbazuere, who served as chief of staff to former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and had recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) to join forces with APC.

He told journalists on the sideline of a meeting of APC local government chairmen and ward executives in the nine LGs that make up Abia South, Agbazuere declared that the South-east has no reason not to vote for Tinubu in 2027.

Abia South (Ukwa-la-Ngwa) political bloc comprises Aba North, Aba South, Isialangwa North, Isialangwa South, Obingwa, Osisioma, Ugwunagbo, Ukwa East, and Ukwa West.

Agbazuere had convened the meeting at his Ikem Nvosi country home, Isialangwa South to strategise on marketing President Tinubu’s achievements at the grassroots across Abia South.

He stated that Tinubu has done so much to earn the trust and confidence of the South-east zone.

“What President Tinubu has done for the South-east is unprecedented in the history of this country and he has ended many years of maltreatment and marginalisation of the zone.

“Here in Abia, he has given us an airport, approved the establishment of three tertiary institutions, and many federal roads, including the Aba-Port Harcourt end of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, have been completed,” he said.

According to him, “with all these laudable projects there was no reason the South-east would not “vote massively” for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

“The President has shown the South-east love and we must reciprocate that love by ensuring his victory in 2027 with our votes,” Agbazuere said.

He vowed to mobilise his Ukwa-la-Ngwa kinsmen to give their votes to the President as a way of reciprocating his love and goodwill for the South-east.

Agbazuere, who had held several political appointments, including commissioner for information, special adviser, among others, said that Tinubu would be remembered for his landmark projects for the South-east.

He listed some of them to include the establishment of the South-East Development Commission(SEDC) and $3 billion fund for the construction of the Eastern Rail line.

He commended Tinubu for his “bold initiatives” in setting up the students’ loan scheme and scrapping the oil subsidy, adding that the President also deserves commendation for pushing for LG autonomy.

He said that it gladdens his heart that Nigeria’s economy has been stabilised with Tinubu’s audacious economic policies as recently testified by the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Agbazuere advised opposition presidential angling to challenge Tinubu in 2027 to perish the thought and revive their ambition in 2031, insisting that the President’s “victory is assured” come 2027.

He said that he would join hands with other APC chieftains in Abia including the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to ensure that the pattern of voting in 2023 was reversed in Abia in Tinubu’s favour.

Other party chieftains that spoke at the meeting, including the Coordinator of Ukwa-la-Ngwa, Chief Ebere Nwachukwu, and Chief Godwin Nna, who chaired the meeting all vowed to work for Tinubu’s re-election.

In their respective speeches, they made it plain that come 2027 they would leave no stone unturned to boot out the Labour Party (LP) government in Abia under Governor Alex Otti.

According to them, Abia deserves an APC-government that would “judiciously and transparently utilise allocations from the Federal Government”.

The party chieftains stated that the Otti administration in Abia has not justified its receipts of enhanced federal allocations, noting that the projects so far executed in the state were not commensurate with the available funds.

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    The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has applauded the Taraba State Green House popularly known as Cucumber Farm, and has expressed optimism that it would protect food security and settle the hunger crisis in the North-east and Nigeria at large. 

    While inaugurating the project during the summit of the North-east governors, the forum expressed worries about the shortage of food next year.

    A statement by the Special Adviser, Media and Digital Communications, to Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, Emmanuel Bello, described the inauguration as something revolutionary that happened in Jalingo.

    He said the world-class technology will ensure that vegetables are cultivated all year round irrespective of climatic conditions.

    Describing the famous green pepper and tomatoes as world class and best in the Nigerian market, Bello revealed that experts who have attested to the healthy and nutritious stance of the vegetables, have concluded that the state has invariably become the headquarters of vegetables in the country. 

    Bello said, “Governor Agbu Kefas led other five governors to commission the remodelled Green House Farm. The locals are fond of calling the vast vegetable plantation the Cucumber Farm, but it is actually one of the best green houses in the country. 

    “The world-class technology ensures that vegetables are cultivated all year long irrespective of climatic conditions. Apart from the famous green pepper, the world-class tomatoes here are clearly the best in the market. Healthy, fleshy, and nutritious, experts say Taraba State has invariably become the headquarters of vegetables in the country. 

    “Moreover, at the forefront of the push are the duo of Ohad Shtilman and Eyal Tal, who are working with a brilliant team of the TSI to ensure the survival of the project. The group has obviously learnt from experience when the farm once collapsed. They are thus determined to deal with all the loopholes and run a successful enterprise.

    “Already, the market is surging with prospects as many buyers and sellers are lining up to take advantage of the business. Investors are also showing renewed interest in the deeply profitable venture.”

    Apart from Kefas, the host governor and Zulum, other governors in attendance were the four governors of the North-east namely Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, Bala Muhammed of Bauchi, Yahaya Inuwa of Gombe and Mai Mala Buni of Yobe.

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    Sokoto Provides Relief to Victims of Bandit Attacks 

    Sokoto Provides Relief to Victims of Bandit Attacks 

    Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto 

    The Sokoto State Government has disbursed N69,750,000 and 210 bags of rice to victims and families affected by recent bandit attacks in Kware and Gwadabawa local government areas.

    Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who led a condolence visit to the affected communities, described the attacks as “unfortunate and inhumane.”

    He urged the people to accept the incidents as an act ordained by Almighty Allah, while assuring them of his administration’s commitment to securing Sokoto State.

    The governor emphasised that his government will continue to support security agencies in their efforts to curb banditry. However, he expressed concern over the role of informants within local communities, which he identified as a major factor fuelling insecurity.

    The governor announced that each family of those killed would receive N2 million and five bags of rice, while each of the injured would get N250,000 and three bags of rice. A total of N69.75 million and 210 bags of rice were distributed across both local government areas.

    In their separate remarks, Deputy Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Kabir Ibrahim Kware, and House Leader, Hon. Bello Idris, expressed appreciation to the governor for the gesture, noting that it brought comfort to the bereaved and injured families.

    The condolence visit was attended by prominent figures, including Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Deputy Governor Idris Muhammed Gobir, and Minister for State Works, Barrister Bello Goronyo.

    “The Sokoto State government’s relief package is a testament to its commitment to supporting victims of insecurity and promoting peace and stability in the state.

    “As the state continues to grapple with the challenges of insecurity, the government’s efforts to provide relief and support to affected communities are crucial in promoting healing and rebuilding.

    “The people of Sokoto State can be assured that their government is working tirelessly to address the security challenges facing the state and to provide support to those affected by insecurity.”

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