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Ex-Akwa Ibom Gov Emmanuel Backs Tinubu, Cites Economic Reforms
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Ex-Akwa Ibom Gov Emmanuel Backs Tinubu, Cites Economic Reforms

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel endorsed President Bola Tinubu, urging national unity amid economic challenges.
  • Emmanuel cited early positive macroeconomic indicators from Tinubu's reforms, expressing confidence in future tangible benefits for Nigerians.
  • He also canceled his 60th birthday celebration to pray for the nation, emphasizing solidarity with Nigerians facing hardship.

Former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu, calling on Nigerians to unite behind the administration as the country navigates economic difficulties. Emmanuel, speaking through his Special Assistant on Media, Barr. Stephen Abia, stated that national crises require leaders and citizens to rally around the incumbent government.

When nations face existential crisis, leaders are bound to rally around the incumbent leadership, in a bid to rescue and restore normalcy. Our case in Nigeria shouldn’t be different as we confront our current challenges.

— Udom EmmanuelExplaining the need for national unity behind the current administration.

Emmanuel, who has a background in Nigeria's banking and financial sector, pointed to what he described as "cheery news" in the nation's macroeconomic ecosystem. He asserted that the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration are beginning to yield positive results, citing improvements in key economic indicators. "I am confident that, in due course, these improvements will translate into tangible benefits for ordinary Nigerians and strengthen the country’s overall economic well-being," he said.

Mr. President deserves all our support. The country’s macroeconomic ecosystem has some cheery news.

— Udom EmmanuelExpressing support for President Tinubu and noting positive economic signs.

The former governor stressed that policies advancing national interests deserve broad backing. He pledged his support for initiatives aimed at fostering growth, stability, and prosperity. Additionally, Abia revealed that Emmanuel, upon reaching the age of 60, canceled plans for a public birthday celebration. Instead, he opted for a private retreat for prayer and reflection on leadership and nation-building, demonstrating solidarity with the country's situation.

I cannot ignore the positive macroeconomic indicators emerging from the bold and far-reaching economic reforms undertaken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I am confident that, in due course, these improvements will translate into tangible benefits for ordinary Nigerians and strengthen the country’s overall economic well-being.

— Udom EmmanuelHighlighting the positive impact of the administration's economic reforms.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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