Ex-Gov Emmanuel reaffirms support for Tinubu despite security challenges

Former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has reiterated his call for Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing the importance of national unity in addressing the country's persistent security challenges. Emmanuel, a prominent figure within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated that when nations face existential crises, leaders must unite around the incumbent government to restore normalcy.

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

His remarks, conveyed by his special assistant on media, Stephen Abia, highlighted Nigeria's complex security landscape, which includes terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. Abia noted that despite these challenges, there have been "some positive developments" in the country's macroeconomic ecosystem, though specific details were not provided.

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Mr President deserves all our support

Emmanuel, a former Zenith Bank executive and chartered accountant, has previously expressed support for Tinubu's economic policies. Abia stated that Emmanuel, as an observer of Nigeria's economic and financial sector, has witnessed improvements in critical indicators resulting from the "bold and far-reaching economic reforms" initiated by President Tinubu. He expressed confidence that these improvements will eventually translate into tangible benefits for ordinary Nigerians and enhance the nation's overall economic well-being.

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the country’s macroeconomic ecosystem has some positive developments

Abia affirmed that policies advancing the national interest deserve broad support and assured the president of Emmanuel's backing for reforms promoting Nigeria's economic growth, stability, and prosperity. The discussion of Emmanuel's support for the president occurred in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, during preparations for the former governor's upcoming 60th birthday on July 11. Emmanuel, however, has opted for a private retreat instead of a public celebration.

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could not ignore the positive macroeconomic indicators emerging from the bold and far-reaching economic reforms undertaken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu