President Bola Tinubu addressed a rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, declaring that his administration is “sharing prosperity” and that “this progress has no reverse gear.” He used the occasion to urge Nigerian youths to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and to vote for him in the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking to supporters, Tinubu thanked the crowd and asked for backing for a second term, saying, “I’m seeking that support because you believe in me; you believe that I care for you, particularly all of you youths; your education, your welfare, and your skills are extremely important to me and Nigeria.” He framed the upcoming election as a decisive moment for the country’s future.
The president emphasized the PVC as a “weapon” for the 2027 vote, urging anyone who had not yet collected their card to do so immediately. “If you have not collected yours, please go ahead and collect it,” he said, adding that the nation’s progress depended on the youth’s participation.
Tinubu also announced that his government is clearing “all unpaid pensions and gratuities” left by previous administrations, which he described as amounting to “billions and trillions of naira.” He cited examples of retirees now receiving payments, including a retired engineer, a retired welder and a retired teacher.
The president’s remarks come amid ongoing concerns in Nigeria over delayed pension payments and the importance of voter registration ahead of the next general election. PVCs are required for all citizens to cast a ballot, and the government has been urging nationwide enrollment.
Concluding his rally, Tinubu reiterated his call for continued support, stating that the “golden age” has begun and that the nation’s prosperity is already being shared, provided the electorate exercises its voting power in 2027.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
