2027: Ndigbo z PVC-jem nazaj Tinubu Ob Obidike

In 2027, David Umahi, the Minister of Works and serving as the Deputy Director-General, Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitisation for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, inaugurated a new team tasked with identifying, documenting, and publicising infrastructure projects across the country. The event took place in Abuja during an inaugural meeting attended by officials from the Office of the Deputy Director-General, Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitisation, as well as Senior Special Assistants to the President (SSA-P) on Community Engagement for each of the six geopolitical zones. Umahi stated that the team's role was to coordinate efforts related to infrastructure communication, mobilisation, and public sensitisation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He explained that the team would cover all infrastructure projects executed by the Federal Government, including those managed by the Federal Ministry of Works and other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This approach aims to provide a comprehensive overview of infrastructure development under the Renewed Hope Administration of President Bola Tinubu. The minister noted that the initiative would build upon existing publicity activities between the Ministry of Works and the SSA-P. However, the new office would offer a broader framework for coordinating information on infrastructure projects at zonal, sub-national, and national levels. Umahi stressed the importance of accurate documentation and effective communication to ensure that information on government infrastructure investments is easily accessible to the public. Umahi highlighted the significance of infrastructure development in driving economic growth, national development, and community integration. He mentioned the Federal Government's adoption of continuous reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) technology in road construction, which he claimed would reduce reliance on imported bitumen and promote the use of local resources and expertise. This innovation, according to Umahi, would support local economic activities and contribute to more durable infrastructure. Separately, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2027 vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accused 31 Nigerian governors of supporting President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid instead of focusing on their own states. Speaking on Channels TV's Politics Today, Kwankwaso suggested that both the governors and Tinubu lack confidence in their ability to win re-election independently. He argued that the NDC's candidate, Peter Obi, enjoys significant popularity in southern Nigeria and has gained traction in the north as well. Kwankwaso warned that the APC and its allies may face challenges on election day due to widespread dissatisfaction with current conditions, particularly regarding security and poverty. He expressed concerns about potential electoral fraud, noting that some APC supporters have indicated willingness to manipulate results if necessary.