Tinubu Promises Development as Akwa Ibom Backs 2M Votes

Ahead of the January 2027 general elections, electorates in Akwa Ibom State assured President Bola Tinubu of 2 million votes following his approval of the multi-million dollar Ibom Deep Seaport project. During his visit to the state at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Tinubu praised the state's leadership for laying a foundation for sustainable development.

He stated that the Deep Seaport would enhance socio-economic growth and create jobs. Tinubu urged the youth to obtain their Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs) to help achieve the vote target.

He dismissed opposition parties as inconsequential and expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a symbol of progress and unity. Vice President Kashim Shettima also encouraged voters to avoid opposition parties, specifically targeting Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress and Peter Obi of the National Democratic Congress, questioning their trustworthiness and past performance in public office.