2027: Tinubu’s Victory is Sure – Ganduje, Ododo

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have expressed absolute confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election, citing the administration’s bold reforms and growing national support.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the APC national leadership in Abuja on Friday, Governor Ododo affirmed his loyalty to the party and President Tinubu, assuring that the people of Kogi State are fully behind the president.

“We are also grateful to our National Leader and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his bold and transformative policies that are already reshaping our national economy and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity,” Ododo said.

He described Tinubu’s approach to leadership as deliberate and visionary, especially in tackling difficult but necessary reforms in the petroleum and monetary sectors.

“It takes a bold heart like that of Mr. President to take tough but necessary decisions, especially as they affect the petroleum sector and our monetary policies. His decisions are in the overall best interest of our dear nation,” he added.

Ododo declared his belief that President Tinubu’s leadership will earn him a second term.

“I am confident that the people of Nigeria will file behind Mr President for a resounding victory come 2027. His patriotic actions will earn him a second term, as we are all ready to ensure victory for him in order to continue to put Nigeria on the path of greatness and Renewed Hope.”

Highlighting progress made under his own administration, Ododo said his government in Kogi State has prioritized servant leadership and inclusive governance, which has deepened public trust and further endeared the APC to the people.

“In just 14 months, we have made significant strides, from stabilising our security architecture, to boosting agricultural productivity, to driving infrastructural development and expanding access to social services across the state.

“Our inclusive governance model, which prioritises youth and women’s participation in leadership, is yielding great dividends. We have created a new generation of decision-makers, infused fresh ideas into governance, and given hope to a large number of our population,” he said.

He also praised the APC’s National Working Committee (NWC) for their strategic leadership.

“These modest but impactful achievements have strengthened the credibility of our party and deepened public trust in our government,” Ododo stated.

In his response, APC National Chairman, Ganduje, echoed Ododo’s optimism about Tinubu’s re-election prospects, stating that the APC is governing with expertise and not guesswork.

“As a member of the intellectual wing of our party, you know that we are not governing by trial and error. We are not leading by guesswork, nor by money and influence. We are governing with knowledge,” Ganduje said.

He commended Ododo for swiftly appointing commissioners after his inauguration, describing it as a sign of efficiency and strong collaboration with his predecessor, Yahaya Bello.

“One thing we won’t forget is how quickly you appointed your commissioners after being sworn in. You didn’t allow room for excessive lobbying. That demonstrated a strong working relationship and vision. That is a step forward — an example of progressivism,” he said.

“One major problem in our politics is the relationship between a successor and a predecessor. Our party’s intellectual wing will conduct research to understand the root of the problems between predecessors and successors,” Ganduje added.

Ganduje described the APC as a dynamic party driven by knowledge, vision, and grassroots engagement.

“Our party is a living party one that governs with knowledge. We will also investigate the actual issues between governments and intellectuals. Mr. Governor, by your presence here today, you are consolidating the relationship between your government and the party,” he said.

He concluded with a strong endorsement of Tinubu’s leadership and the achievements of the APC-led administration.

“Our party is expanding, growing in numbers, and ascending. This is because Mr. President has created an enabling environment and introduced critical reforms. We are improving the welfare of the people, and we thank you for that.”

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