Tinubu Re-election: APC First-Term Governors Back President

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress who are serving their first term have unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, declaring their support for the continuation of the Renewed Hope Agenda beyond the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting of the governors held in Kebbi State on Tuesday.

The governors said their decision was informed by the need for policy continuity, economic stability and sustained national reforms, stressing that their support for the President went beyond partisan politics.

“Our support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is not based on politics alone.

“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,” the communiqué, signed by the APC first-term governors who met in Kebbi State, stated.

They acknowledged the economic hardship being experienced by many Nigerians but argued that the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration were necessary to reposition the country’s economy.

“We acknowledge the sacrifices Nigerians have made in this 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,” they said.

According to the communiqué, the governors declared their “total support” for President Tinubu and backed the continuity of his administration beyond 2027.

“We declare our total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and for the continuity of the Renewed Hope Agenda beyond 2027. We make…