Araraume Declares Support for Tinubu’s Re-Election

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection is supported by Senator Ifeanyi Araraume.

Speaking to reporters at his country home in the Isiebu community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Araraume asserted that Tinubu has the constitutional right to run for a second term and that the president has done a good job and should be given an additional four years to complete current reforms.

Araraume praised the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda in a statement signed by Jimmy Enyeh, the lawmaker’s media assistant. He described it as a transformative framework that will positively influence Nigeria’s development.

“First, by directing the funds to the two levels of government, President Tinubu eliminated the subsidy and put an end to subsidy scams, something that some of his predecessors were unable to accomplish. The money should be used by the subnationals for the benefit of the populace at large.

Araraume also stated that the president pushed for the nation’s Local Government (LG) autonomy and forced state governors to abide by a Supreme Court decision requiring direct funding to councils.

According to Mr. President, it is essential for genuine federalism, improved service delivery, and grassroots development. If the governors don’t comply, he said, the federal government will step in.

“This is another victory for Mr. President because it has highlighted financial independence, enabling LGs to manage funds directly without intervention from the state—a crucial step in enabling them to effectively address local needs.”

“President Tinubu’s reforms are repositioning our country for sustainable growth and stability,” Araraume added.

He emphasized the administration’s major policy accomplishments, including economic revival, the unification of exchange rates to stabilize the financial system, and the introduction of new tax measures to increase the national income base and streamline the budgetary framework.

Araraume also highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s social investment initiative.

“The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) was established to expand youth initiatives, strengthen social intervention programs, and encourage access to higher education.”

He emphasized that Nigeria is not a one-party state and warned against what he called false narratives about the country’s political system and the ruling party.

He claims that Nigeria is a multiparty democracy with over 40 registered political parties, a phenomenon that amply demonstrates political pluralism and democratic freedom.

Every Nigerian has the right to join any political party they choose, according to Araraume, who also noted that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were not persuaded or compelled to join.

He clarified that political realignments are not new in the nation, pointing out that such moves had place during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) era.

According to Araraume, the APC operates as a single family, working together at the federal, state, and local levels of government. The party is still in support of President Tinubu’s reelection campaign.

He said that the APC has started an electronic registration process, encouraging new members to sign up and asking current members to verify their membership.

Speaking on Imo State, Araraume stated that Governor Hope Uzodimma is now serving out his last term and expressed confidence in the ability and acceptability of the candidate the party chooses.

Although there is always space for improvement in governance, he added that the party would support its final candidates at all state levels and that any flaws found would be constructively handled.

Recalling his involvement in Tinubu’s 2023 presidential campaign, Araraume stated that the president had appointed him as national director of trade and economy for Southern Nigeria, which included the South East, South South, and South West. He added that Tinubu would perform even better if given another chance.