2027: Tompolo Woos Benue Voters for Tinubu, Cites Army Division, Security Gains

Ahead of the 2027 general election, the leader of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Door-to-Door Movement, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has wooed Benue voters for Tinubu, urging them to support the President’s re-election bid.

Tompolo cited the establishment of the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division in Makurdi as evidence of the administration’s commitment to addressing the security challenges facing Benue State.

Tompolo, who was represented by the managing director of Tantita Security Services, Kestin Pondi, said Tinubu had demonstrated the political courage required to undertake difficult reforms and lay the foundation for Nigeria’s long-term development.

Tompolo spoke on Thursday in Makurdi during the inauguration of the Benue State chapter of the movement and the distribution of 25 campaign vehicles to state coordinators as part of efforts to mobilise support for the president’s re-election.

According to him, the creation of the Army division in Makurdi underscored the administration’s concern for the security of Benue residents, particularly communities affected by persistent violence and displacement.

While edescribing President Tinubu as a leader determined to improve the country, Tompolo argued that the reforms introduced by the administration, though difficult, were necessary to address longstanding structural challenges.

“Only a leader who loves his people can come up with such policies within such a short period of time,” Tompolo said through his representative. He stated. ”

He argued that Nigerians often compared the country with rapidly developing Asian economies without considering the length of time those countries spent implementing difficult reforms.

“We like to compare Nigeria with Asian countries that are doing so well, but one thing we forget to remember is that these countries’ reforms were done in more than eight years,” he said.

Tompolo maintained that the leaders of those countries had demonstrated courage by remaining committed to their reform programmes despite the difficulties involved.

“Here in Nigeria, we have Tinubu, a man that is as courageous or even more courageous than those leaders. The man said we must reform and he has embarked on the reforms,” he added.

He cited the State Police Bill, local government Autonomy Bill, Electricity Bill, removal of petrol subsidy and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) programme among the initiatives he said reflected the administration’s reform agenda.

The movement urged Benue residents to support Tinubu for a second term, arguing that continuity would give the administration more time to consolidate its policies and deliver their intended benefits.

Earlier, Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia also canvassed support for Tinubu’s re-election, crediting the president with providing the backing that had enabled his administration to pursue development projects across Benue State.

Alia said the support his government had received from the federal government was central to its efforts to improve infrastructure, education, healthcare and agriculture.

“Each time you thank me for working for Benue people, that is the man behind it,” the governor said, referring to Tinubu.

He praised the president for prioritising security in the state, particularly through the establishment of the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division, with headquarters in Makurdi, earlier in the year.

According to Alia, “the military deployment had strengthened security operations in troubled communities and along border areas, while creating conditions for some internally displaced persons to return to their homes and resume farming.”

He said improved security was essential to restoring agricultural activities and preserving Benue’s position as one of Nigeria’s major food-producing states.

The governor also listed factory projects, about 670 kilometres of road network, free basic education, rehabilitation and mechanisation of agriculture, as well as the upgrading and equipping of health centres and hospitals, among the areas in which his administration had recorded progress.

Alia urged residents to sustain their support for Tinubu, arguing that a second term would provide an opportunity for the administration to consolidate its programmes and deliver further benefits to the state.

Earlier, the National Coordinator of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Comrade Sunday Asuku, said Nigeria was moving in the right direction under Tinubu’s leadership.
Asuku identified security as a major concern for Benue residents and said the establishment of the Army division, alongside other measures, demonstrated the administration’s attention to the state’s security challenges.

He urged voters to support the president in 2027, arguing that continuity would allow the government to deepen its reform programme and implement policies intended to improve security, infrastructure and economic opportunities.

The national coordinator also challenged political leaders criticising the removal of petrol subsidy to explain their own records in office and the alternatives they had pursued while in government.

He urged voters to assess political leaders based on their decisions and records rather than campaign promises alone.

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“Say no to cowardice, no to those only interested in selling Nigeria’s assets. Ask them what they did when they were in office. A vote for Tinubu is a vote for NELFUND, improved security and better infrastructure,” Asuku said.

Suswam Backs Tinubu’s Re-election
Former Benue State Governor and Senator, Gabriel Suswam, also called on the people of the state to support Tinubu’s re-election, arguing that the administration’s policies were intended to lay a foundation for future generations.

Suswam acknowledged the economic hardship being experienced by Nigerians but maintained that difficult policy decisions could be necessary to address problems inherited from previous administrations.

“Yes, there’s suffering now, but there’s no way you can build a future without experiencing some pains. You’re experiencing some hardship, but tomorrow will be better,” he said.

He argued that Nigerians should consider the long-term implications of current reforms and give the administration an opportunity to pursue its economic programme.

“We are suffering today because those steps were not taken by previous administrations. So, if you have a leader that is taking steps towards building a Nigeria for the future, he deserves support,” Suswam added.