El grupo pro-Tinubu establece una estructura de campaña en el SE

A spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign has urged Nigerians to vote for him again in the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing that a second term would enable the administration to continue its economic reforms and drive development. Segun Sowunmi, speaking at a press conference, stated that Nigeria should maintain its current trajectory instead of changing course. Sowunmi expressed confidence that a second term would allow the government to deepen the reforms initiated since Tinubu took office in May 2023. These reforms include restructuring the economy, attracting investment, and strengthening public finances. He emphasized that the next phase should focus on accelerating reform implementation and translating economic gains into better living conditions for ordinary citizens. Sowunmi outlined key priorities for the next term, including increasing investment, expanding production, enhancing industrial capacity, improving infrastructure, creating opportunities for youth, strengthening communities, and distributing prosperity more widely. He noted that the government's economic measures, such as removing the petrol subsidy and unifying the foreign exchange market, have boosted government revenues and economic stability, although they have also led to higher living costs and public dissatisfaction. Despite challenges, Sowunmi argued that these reforms offer an opportunity to build a more productive economy, reduce reliance on crude oil, and expand manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and other sectors. He called for continued investment in infrastructure, electricity, education, and healthcare, stating that improvements in these areas would foster business growth and job creation. Sowunmi highlighted the Electricity Act 2023, which permits states to manage their electricity markets independently. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, 15 states have already transitioned to self-regulation. This move aims to stimulate local investment and enhance regulatory efficiency. Additionally, Sowunmi mentioned the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, designed to increase access to tertiary education. He stressed the importance of providing young Nigerians with better educational opportunities, technical training, financial resources, and business prospects. Sowunmi reiterated that the goal of these reforms is to improve the quality of life for ordinary citizens, including better employment opportunities, access to essential services, and higher living standards. He linked economic growth to national security, advocating for stronger security institutions and addressing the economic and social factors contributing to insecurity. He asserted that Nigeria has the potential to emerge as a leading manufacturing, agricultural processing, and logistics hub in West and Central Africa, provided there is consistent policy, robust institutions, and sustained investment. In a separate development, a pro-Tinubu group known as Ndigbo for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Forum has formed an independent campaign committee to mobilize support in the South-East region ahead of the 2027 election. The group aims to complement the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign structure rather than compete with it. The committee, chaired by Amb Sunday Udeh and with Dr Ugwuoke Ugwuoke Jr as secretary, was announced by the forum's National Coordinator, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and its Board of Trustees chairman, Uchechukwu Okwukwu. The group acknowledged the appointment of South-East members to the APC campaign council but urged them to work toward reversing the party's poor performance in the region during previous elections. The forum emphasized that achieving electoral success requires more than just campaign appointments and declarations. It called for credible political organization, constructive dialogue, consistent grassroots engagement, and a demonstrated commitment to the welfare and inclusion of the South-East within the Nigerian federation. The group proposed an electoral blueprint to guide grassroots mobilization and voter engagement, which it plans to present to either President Tinubu or his son, Seyi Tinubu. The forum believes that adopting a more effective engagement strategy and demonstrating sustained commitment to the region's aspirations could help Tinubu defeat the Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate, Peter Obi, in the South-East in 2027. However, the group did not provide specific polling data or evidence to back this assertion.