Southern ALGON APC Forum declares support for Tinubu’s re-election

By Chinelo Obogo

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Southern part of Nigeria has declared support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.

This was made known in Lagos yesterday during the first edition of the ALGON  Southern Forum where the leader of the Lagos State chapter and Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Sesan Olowa, said the body is appreciating what it describes as Tinubu’s ability to reposition the economy for better

He said: “We are today announcing the formation of the ALGON Southern body. And the essence of that is to see how we can have a stronger collaboration among ourselves. Local government plays a very critical role in the national governance structure. And so it has become very imperative for all leaders of local government across the south to come together and forge a common position on the issues that bother our nation.

“There are very few states who are not members of the progressive. Most of the southern states are now APC states. And so we, who are also ALGON Chairmen from the APC states, are using this forum to appreciate our president for what he has been doing in terms of repositioning this economy for better performance.

“We have seen a lot of reforms in the economy. We are aware of the local government autonomy, even though some of it has not been fully implemented in some states.  But of course we are hopeful that every state will eventually implement that. We are using this opportunity  to express our appreciation. We are with the President 100 percent for his second term.”

Announcing the endorsement, the ALGON Chairman in Imo State, Ikenna Adikibe, said the association is supporting the re-election of Tinubu in the interest of continuity, stability, and sustained development.

“After a thorough and objective assessment of the leadership and policies of the current administration, the association acknowledged the ongoing efforts and strides recorded in key sectors impacting national growth and grassroots development.

“Consequently, and in the interest of continuity, stability, and sustained development, the association unanimously endorses President Tinubu for the second term. The association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting policies and programs that promote good governance, economic growth, and improved welfare for citizens at the grassroots.”