The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
Akpabio led a delegation of National Assembly leadership to back Tinubu for the 2027 general elections at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit at the banquet hall of the State House, Abuja.
He argued that if the President had not done well in office within the last two years, the lawmakers would have given Tinubu a notice of impeachment.
“If this President has done well, is it us that will say so? If he has not done well, is it not us that will give him notice of impeachment? We are not giving him notice of impeachment. In 2023, it was difficult for you but in 2027, I see everything turning around,” he stated.
“Nigerians are saying that because you have done a difficult job well that it is time for us to reward you by sending you back to the presidency for a second term in office.
“I move therefore as the Senate President that Mr President return as flag bearer of the APC unopposed and as the next president for a second term come 2027.”
Abbas on his part backed Akpabio’s move for Tinubu to return as President in 2027.
“I stand on behalf of the whole 109 senators, 360 members and the whole 36 speakers and their members to second this very important motion moved by the Senate President, I so second,” Abbas stated.
Also during the programme, the Progressive Governors’ Forum endorsed Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
PGF Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, moved the motion, which was seconded by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, signaling strong unity among the party’s governors in support of Tinubu’s bid for a second term.
Uzodimma, speaking on behalf of the forum, emphasised their commitment to mobilizing resources and ensuring victory for Tinubu in their respective states.
They expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and reforms, promising to deliver their states in the upcoming elections.
This endorsement follows similar moves by other APC regional leaders, including the North Central governors who recently passed a vote of confidence in Tinubu’s administration, praising his developmental strides and inclusive governance approach.
The Progressive Governors Forum’s backing further consolidates Tinubu’s position as the APC’s flag bearer for 2027.
