Tinubu support group kicks off 2027 campaign with 3,000-man walk
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At a glance
- A support group, PBAT Door-To-Door Movement, is launching a campaign for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027 with a 3,000-person walk in Lagos.
- The event aims to mobilize grassroots support across the Southwest region for Tinubu's second term.
- The campaign acknowledges criticisms over economic hardship but highlights the administration's efforts toward economic growth and national unity.
The PBAT Door-To-Door Movement, a pro-Bola Tinubu group, is initiating its campaign for the President's 2027 re-election with a large-scale public event in Lagos. The movement plans to hold a 3,000-person "Posterity Walk" at the Lagos Television premises in Ikeja, bringing together supporters from across the Southwest region.
According to Zonal Secretary Awoyinfa Opeoluwa, the event is designed to demonstrate support for President Tinubu and mobilize voters for his second term. "We are excited to announce the official flag-off of our campaign for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general election," the statement read. The group aims to ensure that the "vision and progress initiated by President Tinubu continue to flourish."
We are excited to announce the official flag-off of our campaign for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general election.
The "Posterity Walk" is intended as a public display of commitment to Tinubu's administration and a strategy to build a stronger grassroots support base within the six Southwest states. The movement stated, "The Posterity Walk symbolises our unity and determination to support a leader who has consistently prioritised the welfare and development of our nation."
Participants are encouraged to bring banners and posters to draw attention to the administration's perceived efforts in economic growth, good governance, and national unity. This mobilization occurs amidst intensifying political activities for the 2027 elections. While Tinubu's administration faces criticism regarding economic hardship and inflation, supporters argue that its reforms are necessary for long-term economic growth. The Southwest region, Tinubu's home base, remains politically crucial for his ambitions.
The Posterity Walk symbolises our unity and determination to support a leader who has consistently prioritised the welfare and development of our nation.
Originally published by The Punch. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.