South East Governors Endorse Tinubu for 2027 Re-election

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu said the people of the South East have unanimously agreed to return President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in 2027. He spoke at the launch of the APC Women’s Mobilisation Campaign and South East Women Empowerment Programme in Enugu on Saturday.

Kalu recalled that Tinubu appointed Igbo people to his government while governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 and signed the South East Development Commission Bill into law. He said previous governments failed to keep the 3Rs promise of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration made after the civil war.

“If you empower a woman, you empower a family. If you empower a woman, you get a strong nation.”

Governors Charles Soludo of Anambra, Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi, Peter Mbah of Enugu, and Hope Uzodimma of Imo also called on Nigerians to support Tinubu and Shettima in 2027. Mbah urged voters to ignore political distractions and allow the administration to complete its programmes.

Mbah cited federal projects including the First Lady’s health initiative and federal road construction as evidence of Tinubu’s support. He said women who received empowerment grants in Enugu would receive another 2,000 grants within 48 hours.

The First Lady’s programme distributed empowerment grants to 5,000 women. Uzodimma said the South East is benefiting from federal political appointments.

Kalu said Tinubu has shown his love for the Igbo through concrete actions and called on the region to reciprocate. He urged APC leaders and women to support Tinubu and Shettima in the 2027 elections.