Rivers State House of Assembly endorses Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second term — backs 2027 bid

Rivers State House of Assembly endorses Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second term — backs 2027 bid

Reported By Sele Media Africa| Ihuoma Amarachi

PORT HARCOURT — In a unanimous decision during its 37th legislative sitting on Wednesday, the Rivers State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and formally urged him to run for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general election. [1]

Why the Endorsement-

The resolution, moved by the House Leader Major Jack (Akuku‑Toru constituency) and signed by all 26 members, commended Tinubu for the numerous federal projects his administration has attracted to Rivers State, including infrastructure developments and federal appointments benefiting indigenes of the state. [1] – Lawmakers praised Tinubu’s “fatherly intervention” during the state’s recent political crisis and described his leadership as compassionate, stressing that his economic and security policies have positively impacted the state. [2] – The House expressed confidence in Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” pledging support and promising to mobilize grassroots backing across the state. [1] Reactions from LeadershipThe Speaker of the Assembly, Martin Chike Amaewhule (Obio/Akpor 1), described Tinubu as a “compassionate father of the nation,” noting that the economic reforms and federal presence in Rivers State under his administration have yielded visible dividends. [2]

Significance & What It Could Mean-

The endorsement signals strong support for Tinubu’s reelection from a key oil-producing state — a boost to his 2027 re‑election campaign at both regional and national levels. – It reflects a consolidation of political alignment between the federal executive and state lawmakers in Rivers — a dynamic that may influence voter mobilization and campaign strategy in the Niger Delta. – By publicly rallying behind Tinubu, the Assembly may set a trend that encourages similar endorsements from other state legislatures and political actors across Nigeria.

Citations:

1. The Nation Newspaper: thenationonlineng.net/rivers-assembly-endorses-tinubu-for-second-term/?utm_source=chatgpt.com2. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/rivers-assembly-passes-vote-of-confidence-on-tinubu-calls-for-second-term/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Ihuoma Amarachi Grace

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Ihuoma Amarachi Grace is a journalist with Sele Media Africa, committed to telling authentic African stories with depth and creativity. A Christian and a student of English and Literary Studies, she blends her love for writing with the art of spoken word to inspire and inform. Her voice adds a thoughtful and artistic dimension to Sele Media’s mission of amplifying unheard voices across the continent.

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