2027 Election: Okowa Ignores Critics, Discloses Why Tinubu Should Be Re-Elected

• Former Delta governor Ifeanyi Okowa declared support for President Bola Tinubu's second-term ambition
• In a recent event in Abuja, Okowa described Tinubu as an action president and explained why the president should complete 8 years in office
• Legit.ng reported that Okowa recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling APC in Delta state

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

FCT, Abuja - The immediate past governor Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is bringing stability and hope back to Nigeria.

Okowa made this assertion on Monday, August 18, in Abuja, at a national summit organised by the Integrity Group of Nigeria, with the theme Renew Hope Agenda through Continuity.’

Okowa, represented by his former special adviser on national assembly and inter-governmental relationships, Pascal Adigwe, stressed the need for Tinubu to continue in office for the people to benefit from his policies.

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He described Tinubu as an "action president" who has accepted responsibility, unlike some past leaders.

“Tinubu’s decisions might be tough or rough, but they are yielding positive results.

“Tinubu is bringing stability. He’s bringing back hope. He’s taking the bull by the horn. He’s not referring to issues in the past or how the past was governed.

“He promised Nigeria that he will come to the saddle and take responsibility. That is what he has done,” Okowa said.

2027: Okowa declares support for Tinubu's re-election

As reported by The Punch, the former governor expressed his total support for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, stating that the president has demonstrated a commitment to taking responsibility for the country.

“We have come, not with liability but assets to make what you have built better.

“We are coming with our experience, with our knowledge of the terrain. We are coming with love. We are coming with resources to better the lot,” he said.

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Okowa urged support groups to begin the groundwork for Tinubu’s re-election, adding that he deserves it.

Okowa dumps PDP for APC

Legit.ng previously reported that vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The development was disclosed on Wednesday, April 23, shortly after a meeting at the Delta state Government House, Asaba.

Before making the announcement, Okowa addressed the people in his dialect, stating that he was making the best decision.

Delta defection: Okowa fires back at Saraki

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Ifeanyi Okowa lambasted ex-Senate president Bukola Saraki for questioning his move to the ruling APC.

In an interview, Okowa stated that Saraki lacked the "moral authority" to criticise his defection.

Saraki earlier condemned Okowa and Governor Oborevwori’s defection, calling it a "collapse of leadership values and noted that the PDP will be repositioned.

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Okowa speaks on major regret

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Okowa said he regretted contesting under PDP as Atiku’s running mate in the 2023 presidential elections.

He said his decision to become Atiku’s running mate contradicted the wishes of his people and might have cost the PDP support in the South.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng