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2027: ‘Igbo People Have Capacity To Rule Lagos, We’re Only Respecting The Law’ – LP Chieftain
Chief John Uche is the first president of Ohaneze Ndigbo in Lagos State. He speaks with SUBAIR MOHAMMED of Nigerian Tribune, on the alleged political conspiracy against the Ndigbo and why Igbo presidency is difficult to achieve.
Why is it difficult for the South-East to produce the president of the country despite several attempts by Igbo politicians?
We have tried our best but this time around, we’ll get it right. We are trying to reach out to other ethnic groups to align with us. If we are to go by numerical strength, I can tell you Igbo people have the numerical strength to rule Nigeria. For instance, in Lagos State, the Igbo are the most populated tribe. This is why I respect President Tinubu. In 2006 during census, the Federal Government downplayed the number because of the issue President Obasanjo had with Tinubu as the governor of Lagos State then, but he organised his own census and came up with 17.8 million total population of Lagos.
Out of this number, Igbo was 9.2 million with 6 million taxable adults. At as then, we were 53 percent of the population of Lagos State. As at 2023, according to INEC records, the total 6.6 million out of which the Igbo has 4.8 million. The record is there. If we want to win over Alausa, we will but we are respecting the law of the land that is why we are putting the indigene at the forefront and we will support him. In every free and fair election, the Igbo people will win. In every state of the federation, after the indigene, the Igbo have the highest number and that was why when they attacked the Igbo in 2023 election, the former DG of NOA visited Eze Ndigbo Lagos to pacify us. The Igbo are the most populated tribe in Nigeria but religion and tribalism is what is killing us as a country. The Igbo intermarried and mingled without any crisis. We contributed to the growth of Lagos State. Our contribution is not less than 75 percent of the economy of Lagos State. They sold their land to us and later come to tell me that we are not land owners. Who owns the land?
To what extent can you say Ohaneze Ndigbo serves as the rallying point and negotiate the interest of the Igbo people?
First of all, Ohaneze Ndigbo was not established as a political group. Prior to its formation, there was the Igbo State Union (ISU) but it was proscribed in 1965. After the civil war, Igbo leaders came together in search of leadership and that gave birth to the formation of Ohaneze Ndigbo in 1975. Then, it was only in Enugu. We only held our meetings in Enugu and returned to our respective destinations. Traditional rulers and eminent Igbo personalities were the handlers of Ohaneze then. But when the NPA and NPP were formed, rather than leave Ohaneze as the umbrella body and the rallying point for the Ndigbo, they decided to introduce politics to the group and crisis erupted. Consequently, it was stepped down. We decided that those that wanted to go into politics should go for politics while Ohaneze continue to exist as the apex socio-cultural group for the Ndigbo.
During the SDP/NRC era, precisely between 1991 and 1992 in Lagos State, an Igbo man won the local government election in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area but they ganged up against him and robbed him of his mandate. The election was nullified on the ground that he didn’t have political spread in Amuwo Odofin therefore a by-election was held and of course, he was rigged out. Out of annoyance, the young man left Lagos for Enugu where he stood for an election and won. This episode in Lagos State rekindled the political consciousness of the Igbo people and later gave birth to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
And has it been able to revive the political consciousness of the Igbo?
Exactly! After what played out in Lagos, I studied the political dynamism of Lagos politics and the way Igbo people were humiliated. So, I went to Ikemba to discuss the need for the Igbo people to have their own party. The North formed the NEPU, NPN, NPP, GNPP and PRP and the Igbo people followed them and became their campaigners. Equally, the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo envisioned the Action Group (AG) and later the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) and today, the Yoruba people formed the Alliance for Democracy (AD) which was used to negotiate positions in the national politics. It is time we formed a political party that would promote our own ideologies as Igbo people. So, the People’s Democratic Congress (PDC) was birthed. We packaged it and held meetings in Lagos and Enugu in a hotel that was owned by Dr Alex Ekwueme.
At this time, Dr Ekwueme was the chairman of the G34 but when we saw the direction he was heading, Ikemba instructed us to name our party the PDC and Dr Ekwueme turned the G34 to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). But being a former Vice President, he was able to get the PDP registered with INEC while we were not registered because of the similarity in the name. Out of annoyance, Ojukwu moved to join the APP while Chekwas Okorie, myself and others tried to join the PDP but then it was too late. So, we decided to join the elite politics of the Ohaneze. While on this, we were advised to change the PDC to UPGA — United Progressives Grand Alliance. You would remember that UPGA was the coalition party that was used to perpetuate Okpara in power when Chief Awolowo was in prison. It had grassroots acceptance and I used Ohaneze offices in the South-West to mobilise and it later became a national party.
On July 28, 2001, we announced UPGA to the world in Enugu and again, INEC couldn’t register us. I met with Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife to tell him about our plight and he gave me a note to the INEC’s National Legal Adviser, Ifeyinwa Obegelu, who later advised that we should change the name of the party. She told us that President Olusegun Obasanjo didn’t want UPGA to be registered because it was proscribed in 1965. It was at this point that we changed the “United” in UPGA to “All” and that was how the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) came into existence.
So, former President Obasanjo’s rejection of UPGA led to its renaming as APGA?
Yes. When we submitted the documents for registration, within two hours, Obasanjo got hint about the change of name. He was alarmed! He insisted on APGA not being registered. So, I went back to Dr Ezeife who directed me to the former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim. Initially, I refused to meet with Senator Anyim because of his hobnobbing with President Obasanjo against the Igbo people but I can tell you that Pius Anyim was the one who facilitated the registration of APGA. He called the INEC chairman, Abel Goubadia, for an update about all the political associations and he told him that only two parties made the requirements. Anyim expressed his interest in one of the political associations and that was how APGA was registered as a political party.
So, since coming on board, at what point did the relevance of APGA start dwindling to just one state and without national appeal?
It’s unfortunate. When APGA was registered, it was to negotiate the interest of the Igbo people but unfortunately, the existing political parties, especially the PDP, made sure that no Igbo elite came into APGA. But when Rochas Okorocha vied for governorship under APGA, we had two states, Imo and Anambra States.
In 2011, when the gang up was so much, I went to Ogbonnaya Onu that there was need for us to form a coalition of parties to chase the PDP out of power. I met with the elites in ACN, LP, APP, APGA and CPC. They saw how lofty the idea of a coalition was. President Muhammadu Buhari was on a lesser hajj then and we were received by the CPC chairman, Tony Momoh. We also met with Chief Bisi Akande who was the chairman of ACN at the time but he asked us to see Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and he welcomed us. I also went to Victor Umeh who pledged to support any move that would advance the cause of the Igbo people.
In 2012, Ogbonnaya, as the chairman of the ANPP, wrote all of them to drop their parties. Instead of coalition which was the original idea, they began to talk about merger and that was how the APC was formed. APGA was part of the merger talk through Rochas Okorocha but he chose to remain in the APC and that was what killed APGA in Imo State. This becomes the ways of our leaders, especially the Igbo elites. They don’t join political parties to build it but APGA continued to hold Anambra State because of the influence and presence of Ikemba. But problem started when they refused to rotate the chairmanship of APGA and allow other states to produce the party chairman, and that adversely affected the party not to grow.
And that led you to the Labour Party?
Yes, I left APGA for the LP a long time ago because of the leadership tussle. I am now in the Labour Party. Many of us are in LP. In Oshodi-Isolo, there is no way you’ll win an election without being in Labour Party. This is like our vineyard. But the ADC is also like our own party because the man, Ralph Nwosu, who founded the party, is my friend. He was in APGA. He was behind structures of APGA in Anambra because he contested for the governorship. He won the primary election but Ikemba told me that in Enugu where he lived, his candidate was Ugo Agbala while he chose Peter Obi as his candidate for Anambra and that was how Nwosu got angry and left APGA to form the ADC. Since then, we have been working together as friends. So, ADC is not a new party. We are looking at adopting the ADC as a coalition party on the ground that we will be accommodated. We join politics not only to make money but to develop the country and ensure that the people enjoy the dividends of democracy and respect the constitution of the party and the country.
Between Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, who would you prefer as the coalition candidate for the ADC?
We are not just going to support any politician that is bent on fulfilling his lifelong ambition of becoming the president. If the idea was just for somebody to be president, we won’t support such. Atiku has been inadvertently making efforts to be president. He is a strong man and a former Vice President of Nigeria but sometimes you’ll have to leave law and follow moral for things to move forward. On Peter Obi, he is not a condition for me to be in any political party. I wasn’t in the Labour Party when he was there but because of the ideas of how the Igbo people were abandoned and rejected, we all rallied round him in 2023.
We were all in the PDP at a time. When leadership came from the West, when Obasanjo was there, all of us rallied round him. Even when his people rejected him and he lost his ward, we voted him into power and he carried the Igbo along. When the leadership went to the North during late President Umar Yar’Adua’s presidency, he carried everybody along but death could not allow him to continue. Then Goodluck Jonathan came in, he did his best to hold the country together until late Buhari, who believed he must rule, came in. He edged Jonathan out and he changed the entire system. Buhari turned it to war.
Our cry of neglect and marginalisation started under late former President Buhari because he did a whole lot of things against the Ndigbo to the extent that we became a dot in the circle. We all rallied round and voted him into power. He begged for only one term but ended up with two tenures. Tinubu would have been the president earlier because he negotiated with six Southwest states but Buhari came with only one state and Ogbonnaya Onu came with three states. Buhari begged and it was concluded that because of his age, he should be allowed to go for one term and at the end of his tenure, he successfully made nonsense of Nigeria.
And has anything changed for the Ndigbo under President Bola Tinubu?
When Tinubu won the election and became the president, we thought he would carry everybody along but he didn’t. In the South East, we have just five ministers as stipulated by the constitution but in the South West, there are nine ministers. Let’s say originally, the South West deserves six and the three portfolios he created himself, at least, he should have spread it. All the choice positions are given to the South West. In Igbo land, there is no federation presence in terms of infrastructure. Almost all South East roads are impassable that travelling becomes difficult. From Enugu to Port Harcourt, the road is nothing to write home about and from Onitsha to Owerri, it’s a pitiable sight. The much talked about Second Niger Bridge has not been completed since Buhari administration. The construction is still ongoing. If we are not marginalised, tell me one federal industry that is located in the East? What we have in Igbo land is the sight of the police and military and checkpoints everywhere.
What’s your assessment of Tinubu’s administration?
I cannot condemn him because it’s just two years and some months in office. He is trying his best to fix the country but he should step up his game. People are crying. He should listen to them. I’ve worked with Tinubu. He is a proponent of democracy. He cannot be president now and abandon it. Our border should be open for prices of food to be reduced. I see no reason the border should be closed and insecurity is on the increase. There is no way we can have it all but let him accommodate others.
Culled from Nigerian Tribune
Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide, Bashir Ahmad, has stirred political waters by asserting that the Governor of Taraba State and another governor from the North West will, “in just a matter of days,” formally defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), as reported by NaijaNews
According to the online publication, Ahmad made this assertion in a post via his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday, October 7.
He wrote: “In just a matter of days, the Governor of Taraba State and another Governor from the North West will officially join our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).”
While no names beyond Taraba have been confirmed, the assertion by Ahmad has reignited speculation about a continuing wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
The pronouncement by Ahmad aligns with recent reports of governors and political leaders abandoning opposition platforms to align with the APC.
Taraba State has been in the spotlight. Recent pressure from youth groups has called on Governor Agbu Kefas (PDP) to switch allegiance to the ruling party, citing better access to federal resources.
Although the governor has made no official comment, his increasingly warm ties with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have fueled speculation of a looming political realignment.
According to Daily Post, observers point to the governor’s repeated engagements with the president at public events and private meetings as possible signals of shifting loyalties.
Sources close to the matter, who spoke with the publication, suggest the calculation may be less about partisan politics and more about attracting federal attention to Taraba, which has struggled to secure key infrastructure investments.
A political analyst in Jalingo said, “The writing may be on the wall. With the 2027 elections on the horizon, it’s not unusual to see shifts in allegiance. But if Kefas is indeed considering a switch, it may be more about opening Taraba to federal collaboration than playing partisan politics.”
Adding to the speculation, the Concerned Taraba Youth Group publicly called on the governor to align with the APC, citing the neglect of federal projects such as the Mambilla Hydro Power Project and the abandoned Zing–Jalingo–Wukari road.
The group’s spokesperson, Shedrack Iremiya Gani, said, “Considering the continued deterioration and abandonment of federal projects in Taraba, we appeal to Governor Agbu Kefas to align with President Bola Tinubu to attract greater federal presence to the state. We want the governor to make history by leaving the PDP and joining the APC.”
Within the APC, insiders are upbeat. A senior chieftain of the party, who spoke on condition of anonymity, suggested that several high-profile defections from the PDP are imminent.
A legal practitioner, Johnmary Jideobi, on Monday, asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to issue a perpetual injunction restraining former President Goodluck Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party in Nigeria for the purpose of contesting the 2027 presidential election.
In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2102/2025, Jideobi listed Jonathan as the first defendant, while the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Attorney-General of the Federation were mentioned as the second and third defendants, respectively.
The lawyer prayed the court for an order to restrain INEC from accepting or publishing Jonathan’s name as a duly nominated candidate for the presidential contest under any political party.
In an affidavit filed in support of the suit, deposed to by one Emmanuel Agida, the plaintiff described himself as an advocate of constitutionalism and the rule of law.
He argued that if Jonathan were to contest and win the 2027 presidential election, which has a four-year term running from 2027 to 2031, he would exceed the constitutionally allowed maximum of eight years in office as President of Nigeria.
Jideobi urged the court to determine “whether, in view of the combined provisions of Sections 1(1), (2) and (3) and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the first defendant is eligible under any circumstances whatsoever to contest for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Upon determination of the question, the plaintiff sought four main reliefs, including, “A declaration that, based on a proper interpretation of Sections 1(1), (2) and (3) and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Jonathan is ineligible to contest for or occupy the office of the President of Nigeria.
“A declaration that INEC lacks the constitutional power to receive or publish Jonathan’s name as a candidate of any political party for the presidential election in 2027 or any future election”.
He also prayed the court for an order of perpetual injunction restraining Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party in Nigeria for nomination as its presidential candidate in 2027 or thereafter.
The plaintiff additionally asked the court to issue an order directing the Attorney-General of the Federation to ensure compliance with any decision or order made by the court in the matter.
In recent times, there have been calls on Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race.
The calls are being made by leading figures in the opposition parties, but Jonathan has yet to speak openly on whether or not he wants to contest.
Last week, the Presidency issued a statement, welcoming Jonathan, who was ousted from power in 2015, to contest against Tinubu but said he would be haunted by his “disastrous” past record in office.
There is growing disquiet in the fledgling African Democratic Congress (ADC) over rumoured move by former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to seek another platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, as reported by Nigerian Tribune.
According to media reports, over the weekend, the former Anambra State Governor is considering dumping his new platform, the ADC for the Action Alliance.
Responding to insinuation that the former presidential candidate of the LP has a new party on the card, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko told Nigerian Tribune that he was not aware of such move by the former presidential candidate of the LP.
He said: “At the moment, it isn’t on my desk. I know he still has a good working relationship with leadership of the coalition. We will wait till after the governorship election in Anambra State.”
Dr Tanko declared that the ADC must swim with the tide of zoning of presidential ticket to the Southern part of the country.
“We have made our position known; the ADC must be all-inclusive. If you are looking for a presidential candidate, it must be from the South,” he said.
Asked if Peter Obi would review his relationship with the party once stakeholders insist on throwing the presidential ticket open to all the regions, the former campaign spokesman of Peter Obi said: “If ADC doesn’t zone, it is within his (Obi’s) right to decide what to do.”
One of the aides of the former Anambra State governor, who pleaded not to be named, spoke in the same vein as he declared that seeking a new political party where he could secure a presidential ticket should not be foreclosed.
He said: “Is it a crime to seek another platform? From what is on the ground in ADC, it will be difficult for him to make headway. Everyone knows who is likely to emerge as ADC candidate. So, no one should blame Peter Obi if he decides to walk away from a trap,” he argued.
He could however not confirm if the AA was his principal’s settled choice.
Speaking on the development, a member of the interim National Working Committee of the party, who spoke in confidence with Nigerian Tribune, declared that the party’s national secretariat was not taken aback over reported moves by Peter Obi to ditch the ADC.
The national officer dismissed claims by Peter Obi supporters and closest aides that former vice president and former presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, appears most-favoured for the ADC presidential ticket.
He accused Obi of running away from a presidential convention, in spite of the fact that the party leadership conceded to his choice for the office of national organizing secretary.
He said: “What kind of democrat is he that he is running away from primary?
“We have done everything to appease him to stay, to build this coalition. We asked him to submit his choice for the office of National Organising Secretary! That’s the most important position in the party. We have done everything to appease him. If he now feels that he can’t get what he wants, he is free to go.”
In a startling revelation, the ADC national officer disclosed that Obi has suggested to the leadership that the ADC presidential candidate should emerge through an opinion poll to pick the most popular among the presidential aspirants.
He said: “For us, we are not desperate to have him. We want to build a formidable opposition party where discipline is instilled and members subordinate themselves to party organs.
“We have a party to build and we can’t continue to pander to his demands.
“The feat he recorded in the last general elections was as a result of disaffection that trailed the APC Muslim- Muslim ticket. Those who galvanised support for him are no longer with him.”
Adams Oshiomhole, the former governor of Edo State, has advised ex-President Goodluck Jonathan against re-entering the presidential race in 2027, stating that such a move could harm his reputation.
Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’, Oshiomhole said only those who do not mean well for Jonathan would urge him to re-enter the political arena.
The senator representing Edo north said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will easily defeat Jonathan if he decided to contest.
“How can Jonathan be a threat? We defeated him before when PDP was truly PDP,” Oshiomhole said.
“If a man had PDP at its best, at its peak, and he was defeated, I think only his enemy will push him to go into election.”
The former APC national chairman advised Jonathan to preserve his image as a respected statesman, noting that his decision to concede defeat in 2015 earned him global admiration.
“If I were able to advise him, I will say, sir, maintain this status. You governed for eight years, you don’t have to govern for nine,” he said.
Oshiomhole added that Jonathan had “managed to demonstrate that out of power, you can be relevant and at peace”.
He also praised Jonathan’s famous concession speech, describing it as one of the most honourable acts by a Nigerian leader.
“Looking at how he ascended to that office. If I were him, I will spend the end of my life trying to find relevance, which he has already found, and speaking because that conceding defeat — that memorable quote about the blood of a Nigerian not being worth my ambition — he should just allow those legacies to be,” Oshiomhole said.
The former labour leader also said Jonathan’s political base in the south-south region has weakened since his exit from power.
“We will defeat him if he comes out very flatly because now the south-south is no longer PDP. So where is he going to start from?” he asked.
Jonathan, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2015, lost to Muhammadu Buhari of the APC.
CALLS FOR JONATHAN’S RETURN
There have been speculations that Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s leader from 2010 to 2015, intends to contest the 2027 election. The former president has been mum on his next political move.
The main opposition party has also been looking Jonathan’s way ahead of the next general election.
Some chieftains of the PDP, including Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi; and Abba Moro, senator representing Benue south; had disclosed that the opposition party has been wooing Jonathan to vie for its presidential ticket.
Jonathan is entitled to another term in office, having served a single term of four years, after completing the tenure of Umaru Yar’Adua, who died in office on May 5, 2010.
Recently, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, said while Jonathan is welcome to the race, Nigerians will not forget his “dismal record in office”.
The presidential spokesperson added that while Jonathan has the right to contest, the former president may have to face questions about his eligibility since he has been sworn in twice.
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As the largest election in Africa approaches, the political landscape is buzzing with excitement about the potential candidacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential race.
This development opens up an interesting dialogue about the possibility of a contest between Jonathan and the incumbent President Bola Tinubu.
If Jonathan chooses to run and emerges victorious, the changes for Nigeria could be more devastating than expected with Tinubu’s tough policies are begining to manifest with various applauds from both national and international communities.
Reflecting on his past, Jonathan has attributed his electoral loss in 2015 to betrayal from within his own political ranks. During that election, he was vying for a second term but was ultimately defeated by Major General Muhammadu Buhari, representing the newly formed All Progressives Congress (APC).
Now, under intense pressure from his political allies, Jonathan is actively consulting on the feasibility of contesting against Tinubu in the upcoming election. This prospect has led to a diverse range of opinions among political supporters and analysts, highlighting the divisions within the party and the electorate.
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Meanwhile, President Tinubu’s administration is facing mounting criticism as many Nigerians grapple with the challenges posed by his economic reforms aimed at transforming the nation’s fortunes. While some are optimistic about these changes, others are growing increasingly impatient with the pace at which they are being implemented, leading some to contemplate voting out the former governor of Lagos State.
Within just two years of his administration, Tinubu’s policies have begun to take effect in various sectors, but the public is yearning for more immediate solutions to pressing issues such as poverty and economic instability.
Should Jonathan decide to enter the race and secure victory in the 2027 elections, he could bring about significant shifts in policies that might counteract Tinubu’s reforms, potentially leading to unforeseen consequences for the nation.
Several key policies that could be impacted by such a change in leadership are currently under discussion.
Education and Social Welfare
Data released by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) show that within just 12 months, the government under the Tinubu-led administration was able to give over 550,000 with a N56.85 billion disbursement as of April 2025.
Similarly, an $800 million cash transfer programme was launched to support up to 70 million Nigerians affected by economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies.
The administration also announced a monthly N45,000 stipend for technical college students across the country.
Energy Sector Reforms
President Tinubu signed the Electricity Act into law, ending the federal monopoly in the power sector and empowering states and private entities to generate, distribute, and transmit electricity.
Data revealed that Nigeria secured the first deepwater project in over a decade, the $5 billion Bonga North Field Offshore Field, which produced 350 million barrels of crude oil. This is reflected in Tinubu’s policies to attract international investment.
Economic Indicators
Tinubu was also able to fuel an increase in the Gross Domestic Product. Nigeria’s economy experienced its strongest growth in a decade, expanding by 4.6% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by fiscal improvements and bold reforms. In 2024 alone, Nigeria achieved a balance of payments surplus of $6.83 billion, reflecting successful economic reforms and increased investor confidence.
Over $50.8 billion worth of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
Since assuming office, President Tinubu has overseen the signing of over $50.8 billion worth of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across critical sectors including energy, agriculture, ICT, education, transportation, healthcare, and defence. These agreements span a wide array of partners—traditional allies and emerging economies alike—reflecting a diversified, strategic, and pragmatic diplomatic approach.
Debt Service Reduction:
The percentage of revenue spent on debt service decreased from 97% to 68%, reflecting improved fiscal management. On Wednesday, May 8, 2025, Nigeria was exempted from the list of countries indebted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), having cleared off the last tranche of its $1.61 billion debt to the multilateral institution.
Infrastructure Development
Construction commenced on the 700 km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, intended to smoothen connectivity between the western and southeastern regions of Nigeria.
In May 2024, Tinubu inaugurated the ANOH and AHL Gas Processing Plants, boosting domestic gas supply by 500 million standard cubic feet per day.
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2027: ‘I Have Paid My Dues, It Is My Turn’ – Minister of Power Declares Governorship Ambition
The Minister of Power and an aspiring gubernatorial candidate from the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has passionately proclaimed that his ambitions for the 2027 elections are not fueled by personal gain or selfish motives.
Adelabu emphasised that his heartfelt aspiration to govern springs from a deep-seated love for the underprivileged, those struggling to make ends meet, and the broader populace of Oyo State.
In a captivating video that gained traction on Sunday, the minister elaborated on how his political journey has been a profound lesson in patience and resilience, illuminating his commitment to serving the people with genuine compassion.
Speaking in Yoruba, Adelabu recalled his past governorship contests and declared that 2027 would mark his turn to lead.
He said, “I have been on this political journey for quite some time. In politics, I have learned that one may not always get what one deserves in a single attempt, life and politics have both taught me this lesson.
“I have paid my dues. I contested alongside Seyi Makinde in 2019 and again in 2023. Today, I declare: it is our turn, it is my turn in 2027, as God has revealed it. Adelabu! Àwálòkàn! Penkelemesi Èmilòkàn!
“We will begin our door-to-door campaign in earnest, and by the grace of God and our collective efforts, victory is not only possible, it is certain.”
Adelabu had first declared his intention in July and has since embarked on broad consultations across the state.
According to The Nation, the minister made the remarks while addressing APC leaders, stakeholders, and members in Oke-Ogun Zone 2, comprising Oorelope, Saki East, Saki West, Olorunsogo, Irepo, and Atisbo Local Government Areas.
He promised that if given the opportunity, his administration would prioritise development and progress across the state.
Adelabu assured party members that the APC would return to power in Oyo State.
He said, “United APC owns Oyo State, PDP is a tenant in Agodi Government House. A divided house can never be victorious, APC will regain Oyo State in 2027.
“There should be internal democracy in our party, and this starts from our upcoming congress. I want to assure you that no one will impose any candidate on us; our party should unite and stand as one.”
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