The Working People United (WOPU), a group of professionals across various sectors, has declared support for the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
The National Coordinator-General of WOPU, Mr William Akporeha, made the declaration at the end of the inaugural meeting of the group’s National Working Committee (NWC) on Tuesday in Abuja.
Akporeha said the decision was based on what he described as the impactful policies of the Tinubu administration on members of the group and Nigerians at large.
He commended the NWC for its efforts in mass mobilisation and the digital registration of members across the country.
According to him, the group has recorded over one million registrations nationwide through its digital platforms and is set to hold its inaugural summit later in May.
“The summit will highlight the achievements of the administration and provide an opportunity for interaction between the government and working Nigerians.
“It will also showcase government activities and provide a platform for working people to present their expectations,” he said.
Akporeha added that the NWC had resolved to begin the inauguration of WOPU chapters across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election.
He urged Nigerians to participate in the group’s activities, expressing optimism that current challenges facing the country were temporary.
“Though there is temporary pain, we believe the gains will outweigh the challenges and bring progress to Nigeria,” he said.
Akporeha said the group believed that the re-election of Tinubu would consolidate ongoing reforms and drive further economic growth and development.
Also speaking, WOPU National Public Relations Officer, Mr Segun Eso, reaffirmed the group’s support for Tinubu’s second term bid.
He said the decision was based on the group’s assessment of the administration’s performance so far.
“We are convinced by what the President has achieved within his first tenure, and we believe supporting him for a second term is the best way forward.”
Eso acknowledged that some government policies had come with challenges but described them as necessary for long-term benefits.
He cited the removal of fuel subsidy as a critical step taken in the interest of the economy.
“For progress to be achieved, some level of sacrifice is required.
“The subsidy removal is one of such decisions aimed at strengthening the economy,” Eso said.
He called on Nigerians to support government efforts to address insecurity and enhance economic growth.
The meeting was attended by members of the group, including Nigerians in the diaspora, who pledged support for Tinubu’s re-election.
