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PHOTOS: South East Group Offers To Buy N200m APC Presidential Form For Tinubu In 2027
The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), Imo State chapter has presented a cheque of N200 million to purchase the presidential form of the All Progressives Congress for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 general elections.
This was made known on Saturday by Belusochukwu Enwere, National Coordinator of SERHA at the inauguration and empowerment of the Imo State chapter.
Enwere reaffirmed the group’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda and its grassroots mobilisation campaign across the South-East region, and stressed the group’s objective of re-electing President Tinubu in 2027.
He described Tinubu as a “performing president” whose leadership had brought renewed focus on infrastructure, education, and inclusive governance in the region.
“As ambassadors of Renewed Hope, we are tasked with working tirelessly towards the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027,” he declared. “Today, we present a cheque of N200 million for the purchase of the presidential nomination form and associated logistics.”
The event also highlighted several federal initiatives benefiting the South-East, including the recently approved $3 billion Eastern Rail Line project.
Enwere praised the railway development as the most significant federal infrastructure investment in the region’s history, aimed at boosting trade, reducing transport costs, and addressing long-standing issues of regional marginalisation.
While noting that the initiative will witness the launch of dedicated ambassadors who will champion the message of hope and good governance at the grassroots level, Enwere that “as ambassadors of Renewed Hope, we are tasked with working tirelessly towards the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Our focus will be on grassroots politics and mobilization, promoting the President’s vision for Nigeria”.
According to him, Tinubu’s government signals a dramatic policy and economic shift aimed at bridging decades of regional neglect and infrastructure inequality.
“However, this marks the first time any administration has budgeted over $3billion solely for a South-East transport project, drawing praise even from political critics.
“It is significant to note that this project will slash transport costs, open new export channels, and revive dormant industrial zones in south east Nigeria as well as realigning South-East with the center by responding to calls for inclusion. After the completion, this project will unite, redefine mobility, trade, investment in south east.
“Another, is the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) which will unlock opportunities for regional growth and development which includes construction of new roads, erosion control etc.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda is committed to showcasing visionary leadership, rooted in inclusivity, progressive governance, and strong institutions. President Tinubu is committed to improving the lives of South Easterners and all Nigerians, enabling them to experience the benefits of Renewed Hope and democratic dividends.
“The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) inauguration and empowerment train has traveled across the region, starting from Abia State, then Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, and finally, Imo State”.
He added that “with this inauguration today, we have concluded our inauguration in south east with Imo state.
“From August, next month we will begin to tour the 95 local government areas and 2344 wards spread across its five states: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo State”.
It is imperative to know that, President Tinubu’s determination to lead Nigeria to greatness is evident.
The group during the inauguration gave out several tools including sewing machines, hairdressing kits, motorcycles, mini buses and cash transfers.
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ADC’s membership card was officially presented to Melaye in his office by leaders of the Kogi State chapter of the party.
Dino Melaye, a former Kogi West Senator, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
ADC’s membership card was officially presented to Melaye in his office by leaders of the Kogi State chapter of the party.
The former lawmaker disclosed this in a video he posted on his X handle on Thursday.
The membership card was presented to Melaye by the ADC leader in Kogi State, Kingsley Temitope alongside, the state Secretary, local government chairman, secretary, Ward Chairman, and Secretary.
Donning an attire with the inscription of ADC, Temitope said, “I present to Distinguish senator Dino Melaye the membership card of African Democratic Congress.
“He is a full member and has started contributing to the party even before we presented him with the membership card.”
Responding, Melaye wrote: “SDM fully ADC.”
SDM fully ADC pic.twitter.com/ZtytRFa6ly
— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@_dinomelaye) July 31, 2025
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A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Nicolas Felix, has dismissed the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress as no threat to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
Speaking in Suleja on Thursday during the distribution of thousands of litres of fuel to Nigerians, Felix expressed confidence that Tinubu would win the 2027 presidential election with no less than 15 million votes.
On July 1st, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, APC’s 2023 presidential aspirant Rotimi Amaechi, and other opposition figures launched the ADC as a unified opposition platform to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Reacting, Felix maintained that while there’s nothing wrong with opposition leaders forming a coalition, he believes they will eventually fall apart just as easily as they came together.
He said, “In a democracy, you must have opposition. We are not threatened. They are out there campaigning. So far, we have not heard anything they want to do anyway.
“So for us as a party, I don’t see any threat here. There is no threat in this coalition. We want them to coalesce. Like I said the other day, they will gather, but they will scatter because they have nothing to offer. Their intention is not pure. Their motive is not pure.
“As far as we are concerned and the APC, come 2027, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is going to have nothing less than 15 million votes. We know that is going to happen. So there is no threat from the ADC or whatever coalition. Let them come. When the time comes for campaigns, we are going to roll out the scorecard of Mr President.
“Didn’t you watch on TV this morning students on campuses singing, celebrating with joy, who just received the NELFund grant, over N100 billion, with no interest, by the way. I lived in America for 21 years; I had never heard that happen. Over N100 billion given to 600,000 students. So these 600,000 students, they will vote. Their families will vote because they know what it takes to go to school. So we are excited, and we know come 2027, it is going to be a walkover for us.”
He stated that his decision to regularly distribute free fuel to Nigerians is his way of supporting the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The ex-presidential aspirant stated, “We are giving out free fuel to the community. As you know, this is our Renewed Hope season. We are just doing this to put smiles on the faces of the people.
“There is no other motivation, but we just want to give back to the community. We did this in 2023 in Edo State, and we did it here also, and we decided to come back here to make the people happy. As you can see, they are all smiling. We are giving them hope.
“This outreach is for everybody, but we know those who need it more. So, I am even more excited seeing the Okada riders because we believe, you know, I would be surprised if I see a G-Waggon here coming to take free fuel. This is more for the Okada and Keke riders. So anybody that comes, we will be able to, you know, just put smiles on their face. We are just giving back. That is what it is all about.”
Also speaking, APC Deputy National Women Leader Zainab Ibrahim stated that the party is pushing for sthe wift passage of the Special Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly, calling it a potential game changer for women in Nigeria.
She noted that, for the first time, the Ministry of Women Affairs has received over ₦100 billion in budgetary allocation to pursue its key goals and assured that Nigerian women will stand firmly behind the president in 2027.
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Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing the party’s inability to provide credible leadership and deliver good governance to Nigerians.
In a resignation letter shared on his official X account on Thursday, dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Melaye announced his immediate withdrawal from all party activities.
“I hereby tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party at all levels of involvement.
“This decision has become imperative due to the lack of potency and capacity by the party to deliver the Nigerian people from the prevailing political cankerworms that have eaten deeply into the fabric of our dear nation”, the letter partly read.
Melaye, who once served as the PDP’s candidate in the 2023 Kogi State governorship election, said his decision followed deep reflection on the party’s current state and trajectory.
“Having carefully reflected on the state of the party, I can no longer in good conscience participate in the activities of the parties or lend my support to her agenda”, the letter continued.
He further requested that his resignation be treated as a formal and total withdrawal from all party levels and structures.
“In view of the above, please consider this as my formal withdrawal from the party and all its activities at all levels with immediate effect”, the letter added.
In his closing remarks, Melaye expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve under the party’s platform during his time as a member.
“Thank you for the opportunity to serve under the platform during my period of membership,” the letter concluded.
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