Tinubu vs Obi, Atiku: Councillors Openly Declare 2027 Support for One Candidate
- National Councillors Forum of Nigeria declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general election
- The forum said the endorsement followed nationwide consultations and cited reforms that delivered measurable grassroots development
- The councillors called for nationwide mobilisation to secure President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid
The National Councillors Forum of Nigeria has formally declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 general election.
The forum cited what it described as bold reforms and measurable development at the grassroots under his administration.
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The endorsement was announced on Wednesday, February 4, in Abuja by the president of the forum, Dr Evoh Okechukwu Nwikegwu, during a press conference attended by councillors and grassroots political leaders from across the country.
NCF's decision followed nationwide consultations
Nwikegwu said the decision was reached after extensive consultations with serving and former councillors nationwide, noting that local councillors were uniquely positioned to assess the real impact of government policies on ordinary Nigerians, Punch reported.
“As the custodians of grassroots governance, we are the closest arm of government to the people. We feel their pains, understand their aspirations, and work daily to translate government policies into real impact at the community level,” he said.
Forum boasts wide national presence
According to him, the forum represents more than 8,800 councillors across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, the Federal Capital Territory and over 176,000 polling units, making it one of the largest organised grassroots political structures in the country.
“From urban centres to the most remote villages, our presence is felt, our voices heard, and our commitment to national development remains unwavering,” Nwikegwu stated.
Tinubu praised for local government reforms
The forum commended President Tinubu’s administration for what it described as courageous and forward-looking leadership, particularly in the restoration of local government autonomy, improved funding, enhanced accountability at the grassroots, and the expansion of social investment programmes.
It also praised ongoing reforms in infrastructure, security, agriculture and economic management, saying the initiatives were already yielding positive results in local communities, Vanguard reported.
“These policies are not mere promises. They are realities that are transforming lives in our communities and creating safer environments for economic and social activities,” Nwikegwu added.
Endorsement based on evidence, forum insists
Nwikegwu said the Forum’s endorsement was based on “facts, evidence, and the realities on the ground,” insisting that the Tinubu administration had laid a solid foundation for long-term national prosperity.
“I hereby formally declare our total, unwavering, and unconditional support for His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for re-election in 2027,” he announced.
Call for nationwide mobilisation
The Forum called on serving and former councillors, ward leaders, grassroots mobilisers and community stakeholders to commence nationwide mobilisation in support of the President’s re-election bid.
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“We must organise, mobilise, and enlighten our people. We must take this message to every polling unit, every ward, and every household,” Nwikegwu said.
The Forum expressed confidence that sustained unity at the grassroots would strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and accelerate national development.
The endorsement was jointly signed by Dr Evoh Okechukwu Nwikegwu; Hyacinth Horvel Turnoe, National Coordinator of ST/HT Grassroots Coordinators of Development; and Chief Okorie Ikechukwu Raphael, National Coordinator of the Citizens Network for Peace and Development.
2027 election: INEC to release details of new parties
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it would carry out a nationwide clean-up of Nigeria’s register of voters to strengthen its integrity ahead of the 2027general election.
INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during the commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations on Wednesday in Abuja.
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