Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress who are serving their first terms have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, declaring their support for the continuation of the Renewed Hope Agenda beyond the 2027 general election.
The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued after the governors’ meeting in Kebbi State on Tuesday, July 7.
The governors said they backed the President because they believed continuity in leadership would help sustain ongoing reforms, strengthen the economy and deepen cooperation between the Federal Government and the states.
“Our support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is not based on politics alone.
“It is based on the conviction that Nigeria requires courageous leadership, policy continuity, stronger federal-state collaboration and a development path that rewards production, enterprise, agriculture, innovation and hard work,” the communiqué stated.
The governors acknowledged that many Nigerians were facing economic challenges but maintained that the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration were necessary to rebuild the country’s economy.
“We acknowledge the sacrifices Nigerians have made in this period of economic adjustment. Families, workers, farmers, traders, transporters, young people, women and vulnerable citizens have all felt the weight of current realities. We do not dismiss these difficulties,” they said.
Reaffirming their backing for the President, the governors declared that they were fully committed to his administration beyond the current tenure.
“We declare our total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and for the continuity of the Renewed Hope Agenda beyond 2027. We make this declaration as a commitment to national recovery, shared prosperity, democratic stability and the protection of the Nigerian federation.”
The governors also appealed to Nigerians to remain patient with the government’s economic policies, arguing that abandoning the reforms at this stage would undermine the progress already made.
“The real question is whether Nigeria should abandon reform midway or stay the course, correct what needs correction, expand relief for the vulnerable, and allow the foundations being laid to produce lasting results.”
On security, they expressed concern over persistent threats, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and attacks on schools across different parts of the country.
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They condemned the abduction of children, attacks on educational institutions and the killing of innocent citizens, while promising stronger collaboration with security agencies, traditional rulers and community leaders to tackle insecurity.
“We condemn, in the strongest terms, the abduction of children, kidnapping of innocent citizens, attacks on schools, killing of vulnerable persons and all acts of terror and criminality that undermine education, economic life, public confidence and national peace.”
The governors also condemned the recent attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, describing xenophobia as unacceptable.
They urged the South African authorities to ensure the safety of foreign residents and bring those responsible for attacks to justice.
The communiqué further stated that the governors recognised that their support for President Tinubu must be reflected in improved governance at the state level.
“We shall not merely ask Nigerians to support the President; we shall give Nigerians reasons to believe by working harder, delivering visible results and ensuring that federal reforms translate into local benefits.”
They pledged to focus on agriculture, food security, healthcare, education, rural infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, employment creation, investment, energy access, revenue reforms and transparent governance.
The APC governors also commended President Tinubu for taking what they described as difficult but necessary decisions aimed at repositioning the country.
They urged the Federal Government to continue expanding programmes designed to ease the burden on citizens, particularly in food production, transport, social protection, rural development and security.
The meeting ended with a commitment by the governors to seek another term in office based on their performance rather than political rhetoric.
“Our re-election efforts shall be anchored on performance, not propaganda; service, not sentiment; unity, not division; and results, not noise.
“We shall go to our people, present our records, listen to their concerns, correct our shortcomings and seek their continued trust in the interest of stability and development.”