The Chairman of Oyigbo Local Government Area, Dr. Okechukwu Akara Nwaogu, has expressed strong backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He made the declaration on Tuesday during the inauguration of Renewed Hope Ward Coordinators and the commissioning of the Renewed Hope Office in Afam, Oyigbo LGA.
Nwaogu said the people of Oyigbo remain committed to supporting the President, citing what he described as visible progress under his administration.
He commended the federal government’s decision to channel allocations directly to local government accounts, saying it has helped fast-track development projects at the grassroots level.
The chairman also pointed to ongoing tax reforms, noting that they have eased the burden on civil servants while improving take-home pay.
He said the performance of the administration has strengthened confidence in its leadership, adding that the area is ready to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election.
“We are ready as a people of Oyigbo because he did not disappoint us. By the grace of God, we will give him a second term,” he said.
Nwaogu added that the newly inaugurated ward coordinators would work to deepen grassroots mobilisation in support of the Renewed Hope agenda.
Speaking at the event, the State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, thanked the council chairman and residents for their turnout, describing it as encouraging.
He also referenced ongoing infrastructure projects in Rivers State, particularly road construction, as part of the administration’s efforts in the region.
Similarly, the Zonal Coordinator for Rivers South East, Hon. Marcus Nle Ejii, commended Oyigbo for its support and highlighted federal appointments given to indigenes of Rivers State.
He urged the newly inaugurated coordinators to expand mobilisation efforts across communities to ensure wider outreach.
The event also featured the commissioning of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Office in Oyigbo, which will serve as the coordination centre for activities in the area.
