President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to prioritise education, healthcare, economic recovery and citizens’ welfare if re-elected for a second term in the 2027 general elections.
Tinubu made the promise on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, organised in collaboration with the Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Addressing supporters at the rally, the President assured Nigerians, particularly residents of Rivers State, that his administration would give greater attention to youth development and policies aimed at improving the standard of living across the country.
He urged residents to make effective use of their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in the 2027 general elections, stressing the importance of making choices that would support a better and more progressive Nigeria.
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Tinubu also promised to improve the welfare of retired workers through enhanced and timely payment of pensions and gratuities, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the well-being of senior citizens.
The President commended Wike and the people of Rivers State for their show of support for his second-term ambition. He also praised the former Rivers governor for his role in promoting reconciliation and restoring peace following the political crisis that affected the state.
He equally acknowledged the contributions of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as a peaceful leader committed to the interest of Rivers State.
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According to Tinubu, Fubara would not regret his decision to embrace peace and work towards restoring stability in the state.
“I sincerely appreciate Wike, Fubara, APC members and the Rainbow Coalition Campaign Council for their support,” the President said.
Earlier, Wike assured Tinubu of massive electoral support from Rivers residents in the 2027 presidential election.
The FCT Minister said the President had demonstrated significant commitment to Rivers State by appointing no fewer than 47 indigenes of the state to strategic positions at the national level.
He maintained that the people of Rivers would reciprocate the President’s support through their votes.
“We cannot take the President’s support for granted. Rivers people will vote massively for the President in the 2027 presidential election,” Wike declared.
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Also speaking at the rally, Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledged that Rivers State would deliver at least three million votes for Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential election.
Fubara assured the President of the state government’s continued cooperation, promising that political stakeholders in Rivers would work together to secure his re-election.
“We shall continue to work together to ensure that the President wins the election; that is our promise,” the governor said.
He also expressed appreciation to Tinubu for his commitment to infrastructure development in the Niger Delta, particularly projects aimed at improving connectivity and economic activities across the region.
Fubara specifically highlighted the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as one of the major infrastructure projects expected to contribute to regional development.
Meanwhile, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu inaugurated the Bonny-Bodo Road project during his visit to Rivers State.
The President also presented the APC governorship flag to the party’s candidate in Rivers State, Mr Kingsley Chinda, as part of activities surrounding the political gathering.
The rally brought together key political figures, APC members and supporters of the Rainbow Coalition, with speakers expressing confidence in Tinubu’s prospects ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
