Tinubu 2027: Onuigbo Launches Strategic Mobilisation Network in Abia, Secures Stakeholders’ Support
Former two-term member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo yesterday in Umuahia activated the Abia State Chapter of a group tagged “Strategic Mobilisation Network for Tinubu Continuity 2027 (SMNTC2027)
Onuigbo stated that the network is a gathering of people who share a common belief in the future of Nigeria and a commitment to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
The former National Assembly member who is the President, GLOBE Legislators and former member of the North East Development Commission until he resigned to seek the APC candidacy ticket for the Abia Central Senate position in the 2027 election, announced the SMNTC mission during an interactive session with its members and stakeholders .
In his words: “Our mission is to build a strong and effective political mobilization that will take the message of continuity beyond party meetings and political circles, reaching ordinary Nigerians in their markets, workplaces, schools, communities and places of worship.”
Rt. Hon Onuigbo who is one of the patrons of SMNTC, spoke at the gathering which had in attendance Chief Enyi Onyekwere, a retired Director from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Ezebuiro, Engr Jack Okwuonu, President of Rice Millers Association of Abia State, Lady Odochi Odor, retired Permanent Secretaries, students, youths, market women, widows, and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), amongst other groups.
He disclosed that what Tinubu administration has done not only makes the President deserving re-election, stressing that “re-electing him in the 2027 election means consolidating on unprecedented development Nigeria has witnessed from May 29, 2023 till date in all sectors of the economy”.
Onuigbo said that on Tinubu’s assumption of office in 2023, Nigeria faced serious economic challenges, with inflation at 22.41 percent, while government revenue was under pressure with accumulated N27 trillion Ways and Means, as well as distorted foreign exchange market that only benefitted few people.
According to Hon Onuigbo, the president had to make difficult decisions that included removal of fuel subsidy and unification of the foreign exchange market, among major economic reforms.
He said though Nigeria is still working to arrive at the desired destination, “President Tinubu has taken important steps by initiating major reforms for the benefit of Nigerians and generations yet unborn, there is the need for continuity to consolidate on these gains and also complete on-going projects “.
“As this 2027 election approaches, Nigerians will consider the direction of the country, decisions already taken, progress recorded, the challenges that remain and the leadership they believe can take Nigeria forward”.
In his remarks, a PDP Board of Trustees member, Sir Tony Ezebuiro, said President Tinubu has been fair to all Nigerians regardless of their party affiliations
He said: “APC and PDP are part of each other. We do not expect all Igbo to vote for President Tinubu, but he will surely garner more than 25% votes in Abia State.”
Student groups from Abia State University, Uturu; Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba; and Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, corroborated that re-election of Tinubu would guarantee the sustenance of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund ( NELFUND ) created by the President for students across the country.
Also speaking at the gathering, a retired civil servant and former Education Secretary for Isiala-Ngwa South, Lady Odochi Odor, disclosed that women have fully endorsed the re-election of President Tinubu because of the positive impacts his administration has made in the economy, a position which was also confirmed by Chief Mrs Ego Nwamuo who commended the present administration for what she called “zero ASUU strike”.
Mrs Agatha Egesi who spoke on behalf of widows acknowledged that the Tinubu administration catered for them. She however urged the president to do more by reducing the prices of food items and essential goods.
Messrs Abraham Alugwe and Emmanuel Ohaeri spoke on behalf of the Persons With Disabilities (PWD). They commended the Tinubu administration for its support and empowerment programmes.
Ohaeri particularly thanked the President for creating the enabling environment which made it possible for him to win a total of three medals (two gold and one silver) at the last Para-Badmiton International Championship held in Kampala, Uganda, in July, 2026.
