A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe, has urged President Bola Tinubu’s opponents to abandon any thought of contesting for the presidency in 2027.

 

Igbokwe said Tinubu would secure a second term and reposition Nigeria for the better.

 

He recalled how Tinubu had supported former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Nuhu Ribadu, as well as former President Muhammadu Buhari, before emerging as president himself.

 

Posting on Facebook, the APC chieftain urged the opposition to research Tinubu’s background before contesting against him in 2027.

 

According to Igbokwe: “Those who are interested in winning the 2027 presidential election should know who PBAT is—his background, his time with Mobil Nigeria, his tenure as a senator, his eight years as governor of Lagos State, and his role as one of the key figures in the formation of the SDP, AD, AC, ACN, and APC.

 

“The role he played, the resources he contributed, the energy and goodwill he displayed, and the bridges he built across Nigeria. It took him more than 25 years to prepare for this exalted office of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

 

“He first supported Atiku Abubakar, Nuhu Ribadu, and PMB for the presidency, but only PMB succeeded. He threw his hat into the ring in 2021 and emerged victorious.

 

“He worked tirelessly, built strong alliances, and supported thousands, including me, across the East, West, North, and South. No Nigerian from any region can match PBAT in mentoring and elevating men and women across the country. His immense contributions to Nigeria speak for him every day, everywhere.

 

“Perish the thought if you are among those who believe he will fail or will not secure a second term. He will succeed, he will reposition Nigeria, he will advance the nation’s progress, he will grow the economy, he will fix Nigeria, he will retool and restructure it, he will elevate Nigeria, he will reform the system, and much more.

 

“If you want to challenge your opponents, conduct due diligence—study their backgrounds, ask questions, carry out a SWOT analysis, examine their antecedents, track records, and history.”