2027: LG Councillors Rally Support for Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid

Nigerian local government council members, both current and previous, have supported President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027.

The forum promised to organize Nigerians, especially those at the grassroots level, supporting Tinubu’s bid for a second term when it made the announcement on Wednesday during a news conference in Abuja.

The lawmakers justified their support for Tinubu for a second term in office by citing the administration’s efforts to press for local government autonomy and other important reforms.

Nigeria has seen forward-thinking leadership since Tinubu took office as president in 2023, according to Dr. Evoh Ugochukwu, President of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria, who spoke on behalf of the current and previous local council legislators.

The restoration of local government autonomy, increased grassroots funding and accountability, a renewed emphasis on rural development, the growth of social investment programs, significant investments in infrastructure and security, and calculated changes in agriculture and economic management have all occurred under his administration.

“These policies are not just pledges. These are facts that are changing people’s lives in our communities, according to Evoh.

He claims that the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda is now a living example throughout Nigerian towns, villages, and wards, rather than just a catchphrase.

The current and former local council lawmakers, Evoh continued, recognized the Tinubu administration’s efforts to improve national security by modernizing the Armed Forces, integrating intelligence and technology more effectively, improving security personnel’s welfare and manpower, and taking decisive action against terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.

Evoh, the council member for Enenaezeraku Ward in Ohaozara Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, stated, “These interventions have brought renewed confidence to our people and created safer environments for economic and social activities.”

The National Councillors Forum of Nigeria is made up of 8,809 council members from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the 36 states’ 774 local government units.

Evoh stated the council members’ collective stance, saying, “As grassroots leaders, we have consulted with our members across the nation extensively.”
The voices of our communities have been heard.

“This administration’s performance has been assessed. We’ve come to a unified and unambiguous decision based on facts, evidence, and the actual situation.

“Therefore, I hereby formally declare our complete, unwavering, and unconditional support for His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027 on behalf of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria, 8,809 councillors, 176,836 polling places, and millions of grassroots supporters.”

Evoh stated that the local council legislators think Tinubu has shown bravery, skill, and dedication and that they believe he has established a solid basis for the country’s success.

Evoh called on all current and past council members, ward leaders and coordinators, grassroots mobilizers, and community stakeholders to join the nationwide mobilization for Tinubu’s reelection.

Our people need to be mobilized, organized, and educated. He emphasized that we need to deliver this message to every home, district, and polling place.

Chief Okorie Ikechukwu Raphael, National Coordinator, Citizens Network for Peace and Development, and Hyacinth Horvel Turnoe, National Coordinator, ST/HT Grassroots Coordinators of Development, both signed the speech given by Evoh.