Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa addressed supporters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, urging the South‑South region to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in the 2027 elections. Okowa, who was Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2023 presidential race, said he has “seen the light” and now supports Tinubu’s agenda to “build a new Nigeria.”
Speaking at the flag‑off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South‑South campaign, Okowa highlighted reforms he said are giving states more financial resources, enabling them to meet salary and pension obligations, and expanding the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to increase access to higher education.
Okowa, now the APC candidate for the Delta North Senatorial District, noted that he and Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the APC, describing the move as “the right thing to be done” because of Tinubu’s development efforts.
In a Facebook post, Okowa wrote that the president’s policies are “tailored to build a new Nigeria,” stressing the importance of “difficult but necessary decisions, sound economic policies and a commitment to securing the future of generations to come.” He urged the continuation of the reform process to achieve a more stable, prosperous, and secure nation.
The former governor warned that the South‑South must not be left behind in the re‑election drive, claiming the region has already benefited from Tinubu’s reforms and infrastructure initiatives. He called on party faithful, supporters and undecided voters to unite behind Tinubu and the APC ahead of the 2027 polls.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is preparing for the next presidential election as President Tinubu seeks a second term after implementing fiscal and social reforms aimed at strengthening state finances and expanding educational opportunities.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
