2027: Tinubu Seeks Second Term, Says He Needs More Time To Complete Ongoing Projects

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to voters in Edo State to re-elect him in the January 16, 2027 presidential election, saying a second term would enable his administration to complete ongoing infrastructure and development projects across the country.

Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the appeal on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council rally in Benin City.

“We have come this far with your trust and we seek your mandate to finish the work we have begun,” Shettima told the gathering.

Highlighting the administration’s achievements, Shettima listed ongoing road projects, including the dualisation of roads leading to Ekpoma, Auchi and Okene, as well as rehabilitation work on the Benin-Asaba Road.

He said the projects were designed to improve transportation, ease the movement of goods and reduce losses suffered by traders and businesses due to delays.

“We are determined to build roads on which a trader and aggregator could no longer lose money to delays,” he said.

“You have every right to hold us to our word until you can travel these roads in comfort,” he added.

The Vice-President also highlighted the completion of the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben gas pipeline, new transmission lines expected to add 600 megawatts to the national grid, the provision of radiotherapy services at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and support for 158 public health facilities.

On the return of Benin artefacts, Shettima said Nigeria had recorded progress, citing the transfer of ownership of Benin treasures by Cambridge and Sweden.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, reaffirmed the state’s support for Tinubu’s re-election bid, urging Shettima to convey a strong message to the President.

“I need you to take this message back to Mr. President, that in Edo State we are ready. 16th January 2027,” Okpebholo said.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio also expressed confidence in the APC’s electoral prospects, declaring, “The election in Edo is over,” before calling on residents to vote massively for Tinubu on January 16, 2027.

Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who described the rally as part of activities marking Okpebholo’s second anniversary in office, urged voters to support all APC candidates.

Similarly, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma called on residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), describing them as the key instrument for securing electoral victory.

“If you collect your permanent voter’s card you have the weapon. The weapon we need on January 16th is the PVCs,” Uzodimma said.