By Our Reporter
A pro-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu support organization, Forward Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Independent Campaign Group has defended the Federal Government’s security strategy, arguing that increased investment in the fight against insurgency, banditry and kidnapping is yielding results, while calling on Nigerians to return the President to office in the 2027 general elections.
The Group made the call during its official endorsement ceremony in Abuja, where its leaders said the administration’s record in security, infrastructure, education and economic reforms justifies another four-year mandate.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the group, Sadiq Yusuf, said no previous administration had committed as much funding to combating insecurity as the current government.
According to him, the Federal Government’s allocation of over ₦5 trillion to the security sector demonstrates President Tinubu’s determination to confront Nigeria’s security challenges through improved funding, recruitment, training and modern equipment.
Yusuf maintained that sustained investment remains the most effective way to address terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities threatening lives and livelihoods across the country.
He also pointed to the recruitment of additional police officers and other security personnel as evidence of the administration’s commitment to strengthening the country’s security architecture.
“Insecurity cannot be defeated without adequate funding,” Yusuf said. “Technology, intelligence gathering, military hardware and continuous training all require significant investment. We believe the government has shown the political will to confront these challenges.”
He further argued that security challenges confronting Nigeria predate the current administration and should be viewed as long-standing national issues requiring sustained interventions rather than short-term political solutions.
Beyond security, Yusuf said the group’s endorsement of President Tinubu was based on what it described as the administration’s broader achievements over the last three years. He defended the government’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, describing the decision as painful but necessary to avert a more severe economic crisis.
According to him, while many Nigerians continue to experience hardship, the reforms are gradually restoring confidence in the economy and laying the foundation for sustainable growth. “The endorsement is about continuity,” he said. “We believe the President deserves another opportunity to consolidate the reforms already underway.”
Yusuf also praised ongoing infrastructure projects across the country, saying the administration had accelerated road construction to bridge decades of infrastructure deficits. He argued that investments in strategic highways would improve transportation, stimulate commerce and strengthen national economic integration.
The Director-General equally highlighted the Federal Government’s student loan programme, describing it as one of the administration’s landmark achievements in expanding access to higher education. He said the initiative has enabled students from less privileged backgrounds to finance their education without placing additional financial burdens on their families.
Also speaking, the group’s Diaspora Director, High Chief Wisdom Chukwuma Okoye, urged Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and actively participate in the 2027 elections. He described President Tinubu as a leader committed to national development and said Nigerians should support policies they believe are in the country’s long-term interest. Okoye also appealed for issue-based politics, urging political actors to focus on national development rather than divisive rhetoric.
The National Women Leader of the group, Nkiru Uraih, said women had benefited from the administration’s empowerment initiatives and increased representation in government citing appointments of women into key public offices and support programmes for female entrepreneurs as evidence of the government’s commitment to gender inclusion.
Uraih encouraged women across the country to remain actively involved in politics and governance while supporting leaders they believe will advance their interests.
The endorsement ceremony attracted members of the campaign group, political supporters and stakeholders, who pledged to mobilise support for President Tinubu ahead of the next presidential election.
The event comes as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum, with various interest groups and political organisations beginning consultations and endorsement campaigns.
President Tinubu’s administration has consistently argued that reforms introduced since May 2023—including changes to fuel subsidy, foreign exchange policy and increased investment in infrastructure and security—are designed to reposition the country for long-term economic growth and stability.
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Members of the Forward Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Independent Campaign Group (ICG) gathered for an official endorsement event.
Dr. Sadiq Yusuf, Director General, Forward Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Independent Campaign Group (ICG)
