PRESIDENT TINUBU SAYS HIS REELECTION IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE YOUTHS, THEIR EDUCATION, THEIR WELFARE

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PRESIDENT TINUBU SAYS HIS REELECTION IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE YOUTHS, THEIR EDUCATION, THEIR WELFARE

– DESCRIBES WIKE AS A DEVELOPMENT PARTNER IN HIS ADMINISTRATION

– COMMISSIONS BODO-BONNY ROAD AS RIVERS RALLY SURPASSES EXPECTED TURNOUT

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his reelection is primarily to position the youths in the country for a better future where their education and welfare will be guaranteed.

The president said this on Saturday, October 7, during the Rivers State Presidential Election Rally that took place in Port Harcourt over the weekend.

He appreciate the electorates in Rivers State for their role in his electoral victory in 2023, and sought for their support in the January 2027 general elections, declaring that “Prosperity is here”. The president revealed that when he assumed power in 2023, 27 out of 36 States could not pay salaries hence drastic measures had to be taken.

Addressing Rainbow coalition contingents that came for the rally, President Tinubu called the turnout “unprecedented”, while appreciating the FCT Minister as “a development partner” in his administration whom he said was instrumental to his 2023 election victory at a time he felt hopeless. He also thanked the Rivers State Governor, Similaye Fubara for his willingness to listen to the counsel of elders thereby allowing peace to reign in the State.
“Fubara…you will not regret what you have done as long as all of us are alive” he added.

Welcoming the President to his home State, Rivers, FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a brother to the people of Rivers State, stating that in politics brotherhood transcended blood relationship, and since the President had done good deeds in the State, he was their brother. He made specific reference to the establishment of a Federal of Environment in Ogoniland, the newly commissioned Bodo-Bony Road, and the granting of over 47 appointments to the sons and daughters of Rivers State by President Tinubu.

The FCT Minister also took a swipe at some politicians who recently claimed that they were too popular to campaign for elections, expressed hope that they would not later complain that the election had been rigged.

“Yesterday I overheard…somebody who was ranting that why are we worried that we are campaigning every day, but that he does not get worried because he is very popular. He doesn’t need to campaign. So let him know on record. Let it be on record that the Vice Presidential candidate of APC has told the world that he does not need to campaign in Rivers State.”

“Let him not say tomorrow now…the election was rigged. He did not campaign and nobody is going to vote for him.”

The host Governor, Mr Siminilaye Fubara, called the rally ‘a celebration of the strength of Rivers State, extolling the President for the numerous Federal Government projects in the state. He also thanked him for entrusting Rivers people with so many sensitive responsibilities in his government. He specially appreciated President Tinubu for standing for the state during the most difficult moment, stating that:
“A good gesture calls for reciprocity…as you have stood for us, we will stand for you…we will repay your kindness with our vote, loyalty and support”.

In his speech, Vice President appreciated the people of Rivers State for “being one of the most educated electorates, and for not following the bandwagon”. He regretted that some people were denouncing the President instead of celebrating him having salvaged the economy from disaster..by taking far-reaching bold decisions.

Senate President, Chief Godswill Akpabio remarked that he had seen “total peace in Rivers State” and it was that peace that will aid in voting in President Tinubu in 2027.

APC Governorship aspirant for Rivers State, Hon Kingsley O. Chinda, in giving the vote of thanks, appreciated the President for his good deeds towards Rivers State and assured him that “Rivers people will exercise their gratitude by voting en masse for the President”

RABI MUSA UMAR
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PRESS
(OFFICE OF THE HON. MINISTER)
FCTA/ODP/PR/923
7/11/2026