National Councillors Forum Mobilises Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election
A forum of serving and former local government councillors in Nigeria has officially declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027.
The National Councillors Forum of Nigeria announced during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, pledging to mobilise Nigerians, especially grassroots communities, behind Tinubu’s second-term campaign.
The councillors cited the Tinubu administration’s push for local government autonomy and other reforms as reasons for their backing.
Speaking on behalf of the forum, Dr. Evoh Ugochukwu, President of the National Councillors Forum, said, “Since President Tinubu assumed office in 2023, Nigeria has experienced forward-looking leadership.
We have witnessed the restoration of local government autonomy, improved funding and accountability at the grassroots, renewed focus on rural development, expansion of social investment programmes, major investments in infrastructure and security, and strategic reforms in agriculture and economic management.
These policies are not promises; they are transforming lives in our communities.”
Evoh added that the administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” is now evident in towns, villages, and wards across the country. He also highlighted Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen national security through modernizing the Armed Forces, integrating advanced intelligence and technology, improving welfare for security personnel, and decisive action against terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.
“These interventions have restored confidence and created safer environments for economic and social activities,” he said.
The forum, which represents 8,809 councillors from 774 local government areas in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, said it had consulted widely with members and evaluated the administration’s performance before reaching its decision.
“Based on facts, evidence, and realities on the ground, we unanimously declare our total, unwavering, and unconditional support for His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for re-election in 2027,” Evoh stated.
