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Kogi East APC leaders back Tinubu, Senator Echocho for 2027 re-election

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • APC leaders in Kogi East have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Senator Jibrin Isah for re-election in 2027.
  • They cited the senator's constituency projects in education, agriculture, and infrastructure as key campaign tools.
  • The endorsement aligns with Tinubu's

Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi East have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Senator Jibrin Isah, popularly known as Echocho, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group cited the senatorโ€™s impactful constituency projects and grassroots interventions across the district as reasons for their endorsement.

In a statement issued on Friday, the groupโ€™s representative, Ibrahim Mohammed, said Senator Echochoโ€™s performance in office has strengthened the APCโ€™s standing in Kogi East. He stated that the senatorโ€™s developmental initiatives in education, agriculture, and rural infrastructure have resonated with constituents. These projects will form a major part of the partyโ€™s campaign message for the next election cycle.

We will mobilise massive support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Sen Jibrin Isah Echocho, whose developmental track record across Kogi East remains our strongest campaign tool.

โ€” Ibrahim MohammedStatement issued by the group's representative regarding the endorsement.

"We will mobilise massive support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Sen Jibrin Isah Echocho, whose developmental track record across Kogi East remains our strongest campaign tool," the statement read. The group highlighted the senator's contributions, including donations of school buses, school renovations, and the distribution of learning materials. They also noted the distribution of farming equipment, financial support for vulnerable residents, and the provision of boreholes and electricity transformers.

According to the stakeholders, these projects reflect the objectives of President Tinubuโ€™s โ€œRenewed Hope Agenda,โ€ which focuses on economic recovery, infrastructure development, and social welfare. "Sen Echochoโ€™s performance has made our job easier. By showcasing these tangible projects, we are confident that the people of Kogi East will stand with the APC and President Tinubu to continue the journey of national development," the statement added. Senator Isah is currently serving his second term representing Kogi East in the National Assembly.

Sen Echochoโ€™s performance has made our job easier. By showcasing these tangible projects, we are confident that the people of Kogi East will stand with the APC and President Tinubu to continue the journey of national development.

โ€” Ibrahim MohammedStatement issued by the group's representative on the senator's impact.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.