A new political support group, Progressives Network for Tinubu (PNT), has formally launched in Ondo State with a bold mission to secure at least 80 percent of total votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Akure on Monday, the Director-General of the group, Pastor Olumide Obadele, said the network was established to galvanize grassroots and cross-party support for Tinubu’s second-term bid.
Obadele, who credited Tinubu with “bringing Nigeria to a turning point” within 27 months of his administration, highlighted the President’s courage in removing fuel subsidy and floating the naira as landmark policies that demonstrate clear leadership.
“Our conviction to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for a second term in office stemmed from his ability to bring Nigeria to a turning point in just 27 months in the saddle of leadership,” he said. “Tinubu is not a trial-and-error leader, he knows his onions.”
The DG also acknowledged the “strategic and immeasurable support” of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, describing his role as “unquantifiable.”
According to Obadele, PNT is designed as a fusion of “old and new politicians, veterans and newcomers” to expand Tinubu’s support base beyond APC loyalists.
He announced Comrade Alfred Akinuli, former governorship candidate of the Action Alliance in Ondo State, as the Deputy Director-General of the movement.
He stressed that while PNT respects the structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the group will run a unique style of operation anchored on modern technology and strategic media presence.
“In 2023, Ondo State gave President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 67 percent of the votes, the highest in the South-West. In 2027, we shall work with the party leadership and other groups to raise this to nothing less than 80 percent,” Obadele declared.
He maintained that the group is not in competition with other support organizations, but would complement them with fresh energy and methods.
