Councillors’ Forum Backs Tinubu For Second Term

The National Councillors’ Forum of Nigeria has declared total unconditional support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

The forum, comprising 8,809 councillors representing the wards across the country, made the declaration at a press conference in Abuja yesterday.

Addressing the press conference, the president of the National Councillors’ Forum of Nigeria, Hon. Evoh Okechukwu Nwikegwu, said their decision followed nationwide consultations with stakeholders across the country’s 176,836 polling units and with millions of grassroots supporters.

Nwikegwu also said the forum’s resolve to back Tinubu for a second term was informed by his achievements, such as 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, as well as strategic reforms in agriculture and economic management.

“These policies are not mere promises. They are realities that are transforming lives in our communities. The ‘Renewed Hope’ Agenda is no longer a slogan. It is a living testimony in towns, villages, and wards across Nigeria.

“We acknowledge the significant efforts of the Tinubu administration in strengthening national security through modernisation of the Armed Forces; enhanced intelligence and technology integration; improved manpower and welfare for security personnel; decisive leadership in tackling terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.

“These interventions have brought renewed confidence to our people and created safer environments for economic and social activities.

“As grassroots leaders, we have consulted widely with our members across the nation. We have listened to the voices of our communities.

“We have evaluated the performance of this administration. Based on facts, evidence, and the realities on ground, we have reached a clear and unanimous decision. Therefore, on behalf of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria; I hereby formally declare our total, unwavering, and unconditional support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Re-election in 2027.

“We stand solidly behind Mr. President. We believe he has laid a strong foundation for national prosperity. We believe he has demonstrated courage, competence, and commitment. We believe he deserves the opportunity to consolidate and complete the great work he has started.

“I therefore call on all serving and former councillors, ward leaders and coordinators, grassroots mobilisers, and community stakeholders to rise and join this historic movement. We must organise, mobilise, and enlighten our people.

“We must take this message to every polling unit, every ward, and every household. Together, we shall ensure that the voice of the grassroots remains the strongest voice in Nigerian democracy,” he added.