The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on Friday inaugurated a President Bola Tinubu Support Group 2027 in Benue.

Mr Akume, who performed the ceremony in Makurdi, thanked Mathias Byuan, chief convenor/coordinator of the group, for his initiative.

Represented by Sen. Jacob Gyado, Mr Akume said Mr Tinubu has already won his second-term bid through the implementation of people-orientated projects and policies.

He said Benue and indeed the North Central will massively vote for the president in 2027 again.

“The Tiv people too must have a political leader; let the youths wait for their time. You can’t start school today and become a professor today. When the time comes, we will speak with you.

“I have produced three governors consecutively and several senators. Any wise politician should know who to follow,” he said.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said Mr Tinubu has done well for the people of Benue by appointing the first ever SGF in North Central in the state.

Represented by Sen. Titus Sam, Mr Akpabio said the president has shown purposeful leadership through impactful reforms and execution of people-orientated projects in Benue and other states of the federation.

“Tinubu is the best thing that has happened to this country. Nigerian students are already testifying that, as Nigerian Education Loan Fund recipients, they now access funds to pay their fees.

“Through the removal of fuel subsidy, governors now access billions monthly to execute projects in their various states. The list is endless,” he said.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, advised youths to shun politics of violence for progressive politics.

Represented by Dickson Tarkigir, member representing Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency, Mr Tajudeen said Mr Tinubu has special love for Benue people.

Simon Shango, chairman of the APC Elders Council, in his remarks strongly condemned the current APC crisis in the state.

Mr Shango said for over 80 years of his existence, he has never seen what was happening in the state where the elected state party officials had no place to work.

He also regretted that though other states of the federation were currently enjoying democracy, the situation in Benue was different, adding that there was every need for a change of government in 2027.

Earlier, in his welcome address, Mr Byuan said Benue and the entire North Central had every reason to support Mr Tinubu in 2027.

Mr Byuan, who is also the executive director of Finance and Accounts at the Federal Housing Authority, said the president had given 24 appointments in the state, including the position of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Akume.

He said the support group will carry out massive door-to-door consultations in the state, educating the people on the activities and policies of the president.

He further commended the president for the ongoing construction of the flyover at Wurukum in Makurdi, the bridge at River Buruku, several roads and electrification projects in the state. 

(NAN)