Opposition Governors Shine at Tinubu's Inauguration Event

At the inauguration ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, opposition governors and political figures were given significant speaking roles, while most APC governors remained seated. This situation has prompted discussions regarding the influence of APC governors in the campaign structure as the party prepares for the 2027 presidential election.

Despite having 31 governors, President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign is increasingly supported by figures outside the APC, including Ademola Adeleke, the Accord Party governor of Osun State; Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance; and Nyesom Wike, a minister and member of the Peoples Democratic Party. Adeleke, who made a memorable entrance with dance moves, emphasized the need for time to allow the President's economic reforms to take effect.

He declared his commitment to mobilizing support for Tinubu's return to the Presidential Villa, stating he would "throw my weight" behind the movement. A revised campaign council list named him as Tinubu's campaign coordinator in Osun State, despite his affiliation with the Accord Party.