According to The Nation, South-East leaders within the APC have publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, framing it as a political strategy to consolidate the party’s position ahead of 2027.
The report says the endorsement is tied to promises of mobilisation and vote delivery, signalling early alliance-building and intra-party positioning.
Political analysts note endorsements this early can be as much about negotiating access and policy priorities as about the final electoral map, which will depend on security, economy and coalition dynamics.
The development also raises questions about regional bargaining: representation in appointments, infrastructure commitments and inclusion in national decision-making.
Echotitbits take: Early endorsements are leverage plays. Watch what specific policy asks follow—projects, appointments, or legislative priorities—and whether other blocs counter with alternative coalitions.
Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/uzodimma-others-back-tinubus-re-election/ 11 January 2026
The Punch 2026-01-11
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