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Exercise patience, vote for liberation – Showunmi tells non-indigenes, hunters

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Segun Showunmi, has urged non-indigenes and hunters in the state to exercise patience and vote for liberation in the 2027 presidential election.

Showunmi, who is the Convener of The Alternative Movement, said the 2027 election should be seen as an election of liberation where all votes must go to President Bola Tinubu.

He spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta during a meeting with members of non-indigene associations and hunters’ groups drawn from across the state.

The PDP chieftain told the groups, comprising Igbo, Igede, Tiv, Calabar and Edo communities, that their patience and political maturity would pave the way for an Igbo presidency in the future.

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“Our people have been very fair to the Igbos. The only thing remaining is that Presidency, but nobody can get Presidency by fighting every time. Just calm down. Very, very soon, we will carry an Igbo man and put him in that Villa.”

He said if the South-West, South-South, South-East and North-Central give Tinubu overwhelming votes, it would send a strong message that no region is more important than the other.

“The only way to do that is to use the 2027 election to make a strong statement that nobody is more important than another person in this country,” he said.

He described non-indigenes as the “Ogun Tribe” and said they remain central to the commerce and development of the state, promising to always stand by them whenever they are maltreated.

Showunmi urged them to mobilise massively across Ogun Central, Ogun East and Ogun West and deliver bloc votes for Tinubu.

According to him, Ogun State must deliver close to 2.5 million votes for Tinubu to demonstrate the political strength of the South-West, stressing that winning alone is not enough, but the margin of victory must be loud enough to prove that zoning must be respected by all regions.

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Tinubu (APC) in Jos: Promises to restore peace in the State and Nigeria

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured displaced residents of Plateau State that the Federal Government will rebuild communities affected by violence and facilitate their safe return home.

Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday during the APC presidential campaign rally at Zaria Road Stadium in Jos, where he acknowledged the devastation caused by insecurity in parts of the state.

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Recalling his previous visit to Plateau, the President said he was restricted to the airport and could not visit communities in the hinterland.

“The last time I visited Plateau State, I was limited to the airport. Forgive me if you didn’t see me in the hinterland, but I saw the devastation, got the report from the governor, and saw the horror on the faces of our people,” he said.

He added that the situation had since changed, assuring displaced persons that his administration would support the rebuilding of their communities and enable them to return.

“But since then, that has changed; we are forging ahead together. I assure those who are displaced that we will rebuild your communities and bring you back there,” Tinubu stated.

The President said his administration was committed to restoring peace in affected communities and ensuring residents could return to their homes without fear.

On security measures, Tinubu disclosed that 1,000 forest guards were undergoing training, while surveillance cameras were being procured to strengthen security operations.

  1. His assurances come amid persistent security challenges and displacement in parts of Plateau State, where affected communities continue to face the challenge of rebuilding lives and restoring livelihoods.

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Yari Defends Tinubu on Insecurity, Says Opposition Failed to Tackle Crisis for Over 20 Years

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The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration against criticism over rising insecurity, accusing previous administrations of failing to address the challenge for more than two decades.

Yari made the remarks on Saturday during the APC presidential rally in Jos, Plateau State, where he challenged critics of the ruling party to account for their records on security before accusing the current administration of lacking a clear strategy.

“Those who are saying we don’t have a plan for security, I want to remind them that they did nothing about insecurity for over 20 years because it started during their time,” Yari said.

The former Zamfara State governor assured Nigerians that the APC remained committed to implementing its manifesto, expressing confidence that the party would fulfil almost all its campaign promises by 2031.

He also expressed optimism about the APC’s political fortunes in Plateau State ahead of the 2027 general elections, claiming that political leaders and influential stakeholders in the state had assured President Tinubu of their support.

Yari further commended Tinubu’s leadership, particularly his handling of the nation’s revenue, citing what he described as a significant increase in funds accruing to the Federation Account.

According to him, Tinubu inherited a Federation Account balance of N732 billion in June 2023, but the figure has since increased to trillions of naira.

He said the development reflected the administration’s efforts to strengthen government revenue and improve the country’s financial position.

Yari’s remarks come amid continued public debate over the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity and the performance of the Tinubu administration as political activities gradually build towards the 2027 general election

eau State ahead of 2027.

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