Akume Launches Movement to Boost Tinubu's 2027 Bid
On October 3, 2026, Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, spearheaded the launch of the North-Central Grassroots Mobilisation Movement for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in 2027. The inaugural meeting took place at Akume’s office in Abuja, with Sonny Echono serving as the movement’s National Coordinator.
Akume emphasized the movement's goal of mobilizing support and ensuring a high voter turnout for Tinubu in the upcoming presidential election. Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule praised the initiative, noting the region's improved political standing compared to the 2023 election.
He expressed confidence in achieving a strong performance for Tinubu and other APC candidates. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, commended the movement and assured that necessary support structures would be established.
Echono stated that the movement aims to coordinate political leaders and grassroots stakeholders across the six North-Central states to maximize votes for Tinubu.
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