2027: Tinubu ‘ll get bulk vote from Ndigbo – Nentawe

…As Igbo political appointees pledge to support President

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will get the bulk of Igbo vote in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.

Nentawe, speaking at a townhall meeting in Jos hosted by Igbo appointees in APC under the aegis of the South East Appointees Forum (SEPAF), said that his optimism stemmed from the renewed spirit of cohesion and togetherness inspired by the Igbo spirit of brotherhood.

Hitherto, he said, Ndigbo appeared to be heading in one direction, but with the Renewed Hope Agenda, Ndigbo have found purpose in the Tinubu administration.

He says, “I am very happy that Ndigbo have found a new direction under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and I very much believe that this will translate into a bulk vote for our party at all levels in the 2027 general election.”

He urged Ndigbo all over Nigeria to demonstrate good fate by reciprocating the confidence the president reposed in them by appointing sons and daughters of Ndigbo into positions of authority in his administration.

Meanwhile, political appointees under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have pledged to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his second term bid.

The appointees, who spoke separately at the townhall meeting hosted by SEPAF said that this was a way of reciprocating the president for finding them worthy to represent not only Igboland, but the entire country in his government.

SEPAF is made up of all prominent sons and daughters of Ndigbo serving in the presidency and other strategic positions in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Speaking at the event, held at the Crispan Hotel in Jos, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Plateau State on Igbo Community Affairs and Other Related Matters, Chief Felix Akpunku, said that the gathering was to further strengthen the bonds of unity, political cooperation and mutual understanding between Ndigbo in Plateau state, their national leaders and the political leadership of the state.

He said, “This is indeed a significant demonstration of unity, inclusion and the determination of Ndigbo to remain active stakeholders in the political developmental journey of Plateau State and Nigeria.”

He said that the high-profile gathering provided an opportunity for political engagement, interaction and strengthened collaboration between Igbo political appointees at the national level and the Igbo community in Plateau State.

According to him, the central objective of the meeting was to strengthen political unity, strategic mobilisation and collective support for the re-election of Tinubu, his Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, alongside Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, and other APC candidates.

The forum renewed its commitment to a progressive Nigeria under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president.

The meeting brought together prominent sons and daughters of Ndi Igbo serving in the Presidency and other strategic positions in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Among those who attended the meeting were the Senior Adviser to the President on Trade and Investment, John Uwajumogu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agriculture. Dr. Kingsley Uzoma, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Dr. Armstrong Takang, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, CREDICORP. Mr. Uzoma Nwagba, Chukwuemeka Gerald Okafor, Special Adviser on Projects and Political Affairs and Prince Ugomike Enwerem, a distinguished national political figure.

The event was attended by the son of the president, Seyi Tinubu, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe.

The gathering further strengthened the bonds of unity, political cooperation and mutual understanding between Ndi Igbo in Plateau State, their national leaders and the political leadership of the state.

The Town Hall Meeting was organised by Chief Felix O. Akpunku, Senior Special Assistant to Plateau state governor on Igbo Community Affairs and Other Related Matters, in collaboration with Hon. Chief Emenike Isiwu and financed by SEPAF, led by John Uwajumogu, Senior Adviser to the President on Trade and Investment.