Former Speakers Back Tinubu for 2027 Election Bid

Former Speakers and Deputy Speakers of state assemblies in Nigeria, led by Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi, endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election. The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) members pledged to mobilize over 11 million votes for Tinubu, emphasizing the importance of consolidating the gains of his administration for future generations.

They reaffirmed their support for national reforms, including the establishment of state police and local government autonomy. Key figures at the summit included Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, Barr Simon Lalong, and Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, all of whom committed to supporting Tinubu's re-election bid.

A resolution was adopted to endorse Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly the removal of oil subsidies. Additionally, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu was appointed as the FOPSHAN Grand Patron.

Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, praised Tinubu for his economic reforms.