Political heavyweights from Enugu State yesterday gathered at the Presidential Villa to openly back President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027.
The delegation was led by Governor Peter Mbah. He said their support was rooted in what they described as tangible federal investments and the early gains of ongoing economic reforms.
Speaking on behalf of the state, Mbah stressed that confidence in the President had been “earned, not assumed”.
The visit reflected a rare moment of political convergence in the South East.
Despite emerging from a different political platform, Mbah was received by Tinubu, who described him as part of a broader “progressive family”.
The meeting brought together a wide spectrum of Enugu’s political class, cutting across past and present officeholders.
They also includes key figures from the security, traditional and religious communities—an indication of a coordinated, state-wide endorsement.
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Mbah pointed to the President’s January 2025 visit to Enugu, during which several projects were commissioned, as a turning point in federal-state relations.
He said the engagement helped to rebuild trust after years of perceived political distance.
“We state clearly that this relationship has earned our trust and support,” the governor said.
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“On that basis, we will stand with you in 2027.”
Tinubu’s impact
Former Senate President Ken Nnamani reinforced the position, noting that residents had begun to see real improvements in infrastructure, particularly in transport and aviation.
Responding, Tinubu said the developments highlighted by the delegation reflected the impact of tough but necessary policy choices.
He praised Mbah’s leadership, especially in addressing insecurity and improving social services.
“The results you are pointing to are not abstract,” he said.
“They show that reform is working and that progress is being made.”
He added that his administration had moved away from short-term financing of long-term infrastructure, creating room for more sustainable development.
The President also took a swipe at past approaches to the power sector, arguing that longstanding inefficiencies had held back growth.
He reiterated his administration’s focus on strengthening electricity supply and rail infrastructure as critical drivers of economic expansion.
Tinubu urged the Enugu leaders to remain focused and not be distracted by criticism, assuring them that democratic institutions would continue to hold firm.
