Former KOWA Candidate Fagbenro-Byron Backs Tinubu

Adesina Fagbenro-Byron, a former presidential candidate of the KOWA Party, along with numerous former campaign coordinators from the Obi-Datti presidential campaign, endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term on Wednesday. They formed a group called Batified Obidients for Tinubu-Shettima 2027 and announced their switch to the All Progressives Congress after reflecting on their experiences during the 2023 election campaign.

The declaration took place at a media briefing in Abuja, where Fagbenro-Byron, now the National Coordinator of the new group, emphasized that their decision was not about reopening past political divisions but about looking forward to the 2027 general election. He acknowledged their previous support for Peter Obi and the Labour Party while stating that they respect those who continue to support Obi.

Former Head of Logistics for the Obi-Datti campaign, Fabian Chukwudoruo, expressed concerns about the campaign's internal management and the handling of diversity.