Breaking: Tinubu Meets His Grassroots Soldiers, Sends Message to ADC, Others
- President Bola Tinubu has met with his recently appointed grassroots soldiers in his pursuit to retain power in the 2027 general elections
- The grassroots mobilisers under the umbrella of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors were led to the presidential villa by their chairman and the governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma
- Speaking at the event, President Tinubu said he would not run away from the ADC and other opposition, saying they are noise makers
President Bola Tinubu has hosted the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, led by Governor Hope Uzodimma, at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday, April 16. The Renewed Hope Ambassadors can be referred to as the political grassroots soldiers of the president to champion his campaign for the 2027 general election.
During the meeting, President Tinubu told the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other opposition that he would not be intimidated by their criticism. He said they were "noise makers", who have no respect for the rule of law.
Source: Twitter
His statement reads in part:
“They want to scare me off? It is a lie. I have been through this path before.”
The president further told the ambassadors that the only promise he has for them is that he will not run away from the affairs of the country, adding that "with you, the deal is done.”
Nigerians react as Tinubu drags the opposition
However, the video of the meeting, which was shared by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Tuale Mene commended the president:
"I have lived in this life for 4 decades plus, I have seen different Presidents in this nation speak, I have never seen any one that speaks with so much confidence, conviction and clear direction of where he is going. Anyway, he also knows how to throw some jabs. He is good at it, too."
Source: Twitter
Dapo Adesina praised President Tinubu for his response to the opposition:
"I’ve listened to many leaders speak in Nigeria, but it’s rare to find someone who embodies knowledge, intellect, and a sharp sense of humour all at once. They tried to “privatise” another man’s political party, and the response was a firm “no, no”—was the highlight for me. May Nigeria continue to succeed."
Usman Zakkah expressed his readiness to vote for Tinubu in 2027:
"We are all ready to support our president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by voting for him for the second time in 2027, as Mr President said, we are not scared of street noise makers. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on your mandate we stand."
Alogbo praised the president's doggedness:
"Our Darling Daddy President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu just delivered that speech and reminded Nigeria that the man with the VISION is still holding the mic. Our Hope is Renewed In Asiwaju already."
You can see the video of the president on X here:
Labour Party declares Tinubu as consensus candidate
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu has been endorsed by the Labour Party, the platform where Peter Obi contested the 2023 presidential election.
Abayomi Arabambi, the national vice chairman of the Labour Party for the South-West, announced the development in an interview on Thursday, April 16.
According to Arabambi, the agreement to endorse Tinubu's second-term ambition was done with the knowledge of Governor Alex Otti, the party's only governor.
Source: Legit.ng
