Massive Endorsement: South-South APC Backs Tinubu For Second Term In Power Move

Governors and top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria’s South-South region have formally declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid.

This endorsement was announced in a statement released by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo.

The declaration took place during a high-level APC stakeholders’ interactive session held in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

At the event, party chieftains hailed President Tinubu’s leadership and reaffirmed their confidence in his ability to drive Nigeria forward. Notable speakers included Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North), Minister of Regional Development Hon. Abubakar Momoh, and Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State, who represented the Progressive Governors’ Forum.

Other key attendees were former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva, NDDC Managing Director Samuel Ogbuku, Edo State Deputy Governor Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, SSG Barrister Umar Musa Ikhilor, APC National Woman Leader Mary Idele Alile, and Edo APC Chairman Jarret Tenebe.

Collectively, these leaders passed a vote of confidence in Governor Okpebholo and President Tinubu, commending the administration’s reforms—such as the student loan initiative and tax reliefs for low-income earners—as transformative steps in national development.

Governor Okpebholo, in his remarks, expressed appreciation for the unity displayed by the APC governors. “This is the first time we’re seeing this level of unity among governors gathered under one roof to discuss Nigeria’s progress,” he said.

He praised President Tinubu as a “capable and proactive leader” who has provided the tools needed for effective governance. Highlighting the president’s bold reforms, Okpebholo noted that “policies once seen as difficult are now being simplified under Tinubu’s leadership.”

The governor also restated his promise to deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in Edo State during the 2027 general elections. He dismissed doubts from the opposition, citing his ongoing infrastructure projects, including roads across eight communities in Uhunmwonde, as proof of effective leadership.

“These developments would not be possible without the full backing of President Tinubu,” he asserted.