….Says Ondo State has been fairly treated under Tinubu.
Ahead of the 2027 general election, a political support group recently launched in Ondo State ‘PBAT Continuity Project’, has embarked on projecting some of the giant strides of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, declaring that his achievements has been treating the state fairly in the national affairs.
The Director General of the group, Pastor Femi Agagu stated this in Akure, the State Capital while addressing a press conference to unveil taking off of PBAT Continuity Project.
Agagu flanked by some political gladiators, noted that the Tinubu’s administration had engendered remarkable improvements in the economy, citing the new tax reforms, debt reduction, road expansion , NELFUND as key areas that Nigerians had benefited from the numerous life impacting policies of the President.
The DG also noted that Ondo State has been treated fairly by President Tinubu with key appointments like two senior Ministers who are doing well, Board Chairmen and members, Ongoing dualisation project of Akure-Ado Ekiti, Akure-Ondo-Ore road, FUTA teaching hospital among others.
Agagu, a younger brother to a former Ondo State Governor, late Dr Olusegun Agagu, said the President needed a second term to consolidate on his administration’s achievements especially the economic policies assuring Ondo state residents of more dividends of democracy under the administration.
The immediate past Commissioner for Education, said, “We are not unaware of the difficult times that Nigerians are experiencing since the removal of fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023. We are equally in the know of the far-reaching implications of the tough economic policies implemented by President Tinubu. But let’s put politics aside. Even the worst critic of this administration will agree that Tinubu has engendered remarkable improvements in our economy.
“Recently, Nigeria announced an unprecedented GDP growth of 153.83% following a comprehensive rebasing exercise in 2024. The nation’s GDP has jumped from $243 billion to a staggering “$372.8 billion”, positioning Nigeria as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. This epic turnaround reflects not just statistical adjustments but a fundamental transformation in Nigeria’s economic landscape. ushering in a new era of prosperity, opportunity, and optimism. Debt reduction is a further illustration of monumental improvements in our economy.
“What is the situation in Nigeria under President Tinubu? Our national debt has crashed from the $113.7 billion he inherited from his predecessor, late President Mohammadu Buhari to $97.1 billion. Yet the administration is building massive infrastructure across the length and breadth of Nigeria.
“President Tinubu’s tax reform is unarguably one of the boldest attempts by any government to support the weak, create jobs, encourage business growth and stimulate a boom in foreign investment in the Nigerian economy.
“Well, campaign has not started. So, we won’t bore you with an inexhaustible list of unprecedented achievements of President Tinubu. But I can assure you that we will have more than enough landmark achievements to flaunt and boast about when we begin bur campaign tours. In the 2023 presidential election, Ondo State gave Tinubu 67%, our goal in PBAT is for APC to deliver 90% of the total votes cast in 2027.
“With your support and that of other stakeholders, we will achieve it. Once again, I welcome you all to PBAT Continuity Project office. Together, we shall win,” Agagu said.
While answering questions, Agagu said plans are ongoing for the group’s leaders to pay visits to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa; the State APC Executives and other key APC leaders to mobilise for President Tinubu.
He said the PBAT Continuity Project consisting Ministers, renowned APC leaders, serving political office holders youths, women groups, artisans and other stakeholders in Ondo state would work with existing structures of the APC to ensure that Nigerians gave massive support to President Tinubu in 2027.
“No doubt, the inaugural meeting was a defining moment in the political history of Ondo State. It was attended by renowned progressive politicians from different schools of thought but bound by a common goal of canvassing for President Tinubu’s re-election.
“As you are all aware, the meeting witnessed bold statements of commitment, courageous strides of determination and giant leaps of faith. From the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to the APC National Vice Chairman, (South West) Chief Isaacs Kekemeke, Rt Hon Mayowa Akinfolarin, Wale Akinterinwa and former Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu, PCP comprises some of the finest breed of experienced politicians with avowed commitment to the success of President Tinubu’s second term bid.
“As clearly indicated in our earlier Press Statement, PBAT Continuity Project is a serious minded support group that will work with existing structures of the party. We shall take this gospel to all nooks and crannies of the state, reaching out to different segments of the society.
“We will team up with the traditional institutions, work with women groups, get through to artisans, seek students’ support and reach out to various unions and associations. We are very optimistic that with a good product like Tinubu, our job of mobilising Ondo State people will not be too hard,” the Director General said.
