Senate President Godswill Akpabio has begun drumming support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubus re-election barely months into the Presidents first term.
Addressing a gathering of State governors and federal lawmakers that paid Sallah homage to Tinubu at his residence in Lagos on Friday, Akpabio expressed confidence in the Presidents leadership, going as far as praying for Tinubus victory in the 2027 general elections.
As you coast home to victory for a second term, may all the governors seated here also coast home to a second-term victory in their States, Akpabio proclaimed, setting the tone for an early push for Tinubus re-election bid.
Barely 11 months into Tinubus first term, Akpabio appears to be eager to secure Tinubus political future despite the administration having not marked its first anniversary.
Akpabio spoke at the Sallah homage that brought together 27 State governors, the leadership of the National Assembly, and some former governors.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu received State governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos on Friday.
At the gathering, Vice President Kashim Shettima, who spoke on behalf of President Tinubu, called for collective efforts to propel the nation forward.
Let us unite, rally around our leader, and catapult this nation to a greater pedestal, said Shettima, speaking on behalf of the president.
Shettima expressed confidence in Nigerias economic resurgence, noting that the gathering of 27 governors in Lagos, along with the legislative leadership, was a testament to Tinubus unifying leadership that transcends ethnic and religious lines.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who also chairs the Nigeria Governors Forum, praised the Presidents efforts in stabilising the economy and improving living conditions.
He urged President Tinubu to persevere in his efforts towards achieving economic stability.
AbdulRazaq expressed gratitude for the support provided by the Federal Government to States, particularly in distributing grains to alleviate food shortages.
