Public affairs analyst Peter Ikpen Ilefa has pledged to mobilise five million Nigerians in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re election bid ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.
Ilefa made the declaration at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, describing the planned rally as part of a broader nationwide effort to reaffirm Southern Nigeria’s backing for the President and to encourage him to seek a second term.
He said he would engage stakeholders across all geopolitical zones to consolidate support for the President, arguing that Tinubu’s performance in key sectors has strengthened public confidence.
According to Ilefa, achievements under the administration include the removal of fuel subsidy, increased allocations to states, financial autonomy for local governments, expansion of student loan access, a higher minimum wage and improvements in macroeconomic indicators.
“We’ll mobilise 5 million man march endorsement rally for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to appreciate Mr President for his giant strides these past two years, to encourage Mr President that the entire Southern Nigeria is comfortable with his leadership, and to urge Mr President to consider a second term in office. That’s the day the people of the Southern extraction shall speak in one voice to endorse our president,” he said, noting that he also serves as director of the Forward with Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 4BAT.
