Nigeria needs Tinubu beyond 2027, say Tompolo, communities
Leaders and indigenes of the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) yesterday said that the country would need President Bola Ahmed Tinubu beyond 2027.
The group, whose grand patron is Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) endorsed Tinubu for a second term, saying that the continuity of his progressive administration is in the national interest.
HOSTCOM President Benjamin Tamaranebi said at a news conference in Ajuba, 2027 would present Nigeria with a choice between continuity and chaos.
Tamaranebi said: “As Nigeria continues its journey towards economic recovery, stability, and growth, it is clear that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership has been a turning point for the nation.
“We believe that our President should remain in office till 2031 to enable him to conclude all ongoing development initiatives of his administration across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
“His strategic policies and bold reforms have set Nigeria on a path to prosperity, and it is imperative that we consolidate these gains rather than disrupt the progress made so far.
“Now and then, a leader emerges, who understands the pulse of the people, feels their struggles, and dares to change the course of history. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is that leader.
“The weight of expectations was heavy when he assumed office. Nigeria was at a crossroads- crude oil production dwindled and debt servicing consumed nearly all revenue.
The naysayers scoffed: They said he couldn’t last six months.
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“But they were wrong. With the audacity of a man, who has walked this path before, President Tinubu rolled up his sleeves and got to work.”
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Tamaranebi added that the President has empowered local communities and therefore needs more time to finish what he started.
He stressed: “Politics is about choices. In 2027, Nigerians must choose between continuity and chaos; between stability and the unknown.
“The future is not built in four years. It takes patience, persistence, and vision. Tinubu has shown that he has all three. He has proven that he is not just a politician but a statesman.
“In a democracy, no leader is perfect.
‘’There will always be challenges, mistakes, and tough decisions. But one thing is clear: Nigeria is better today than it was two years ago. And it will be even better in the years ahead—if we stay the course.”
Tamaranebi explained that the host communities decided to support the President after a thorough evaluation of his performance in less than two years of his first term.
He noted that Tompolo, who is also the Ibe-Ebidouwei of the Ijaw Nation, had also scored the President high in human development
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