President Bola Tinubu has described his political position as "very hopeless" in the lead-up to the 2023 presidential election, crediting the support of Nigerians—particularly residents of Rivers State—for securing the mandate he now uses to govern the country.
The President made the remarks on Saturday during a campaign visit to Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, as he seeks re-election in the upcoming 2027 polls.
"Thank you for last election. In 2022, 2023, I looked very hopeless, but you trooped out to support me, gave me the mandate. The mandate that I use to govern today. You are a positive contributor," Tinubu said.
According to Daily Post, Tinubu is currently campaigning for a second term as President of Nigeria. His primary challengers in the 2027 race are Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The President’s comments highlight the pivotal role he attributes to grassroots mobilization in his 2023 victory, framing the electorate’s turnout as the direct source of his current executive authority.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
