First Lady Launches Tinubu Re-Election Campaign Headquarters in Abuja

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, inaugurated the national headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja on Friday, October 23, 2026. She urged members to intensify grassroots mobilisation and rally support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

Speaking at the event, Mrs Tinubu described door-to-door campaigning as a vital way to engage communities, listen to citizens’ concerns and communicate the administration’s achievements and policies. She said the headquarters would serve as a central hub for coordination, idea development and spreading the Renewed Hope Agenda and message of shared prosperity nationwide.

“Things are happening. Jobs are coming in. Investors are also coming in, in droves.”

The First Lady commended High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, and other members for their commitment to grassroots political mobilisation. She urged campaigners to engage Nigerians peacefully and respectfully, regardless of political affiliations, stressing that every citizen deserved to be heard and valued.

Mrs Tinubu said the movement must win Nigerians’ hearts and votes through messages of hope, unity, peace, development and shared prosperity. She also called on members to explain the government’s economic reforms and highlight emerging opportunities, particularly for young Nigerians seeking employment.

She said Nigeria was moving from implementing reforms to realising their benefits and building prosperity. She cited advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics and electric vehicles as examples of changes creating new opportunities for young Nigerians.

Apple’s Bite additionally reported that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and governors from Delta and Ondo states support the campaign. Mrs Tinubu expressed optimism about the 2027 election, saying she wanted a Nigeria where citizens would enjoy better infrastructure, efficient transportation and improved prosperity.