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  • 2027: Coalition backs Tinubu’s re-election, says only continuity can sustain IOC confidence in Oil sector

    2027: Coalition backs Tinubu’s re-election, says only continuity can sustain IOC confidence in Oil sector

    A civil society coalition, the Alliance for Energy Stability and Economic Growth (AESEG), has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, noting that his administration has restored investor confidence in the oil and gas sector.

    In a statement on Monday, AESEG President Dr. Suleiman Garba Danladi said the recent approval for Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPco) and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE) to acquire TotalEnergies’ 12.5 per cent stake in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118 highlights renewed trust by international oil companies in Nigeria’s regulatory framework under Tinubu’s leadership.

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) confirmed that Shell purchased 10 per cent of the asset for $408 million, while Agip acquired 2.5 per cent for $102 million. 

    The approval, granted under Section 95 of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, followed a rigorous due diligence process confirming the firms’ technical competence, financial strength, and managerial capacity to sustain deepwater operations in the Bonga field.

    Dr. Danladi said such transactions were not only reshaping Nigeria’s energy landscape but also strengthening the country’s economic base.

    “President Tinubu’s reforms in the oil and gas industry have shown clear results. Today, we see Shell consolidating its stake in Nigeria’s deepwater, we see Agip reaffirming its commitments, and we see a regulator that is firm in protecting government interests. This is the kind of progress that only continuity in leadership can sustain,” he said.

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    The group recalled that only last week, the NUPRC revoked an $860 million deal involving TotalEnergies and Mauritius-based Chappal Energies for failure to meet financial obligations. 

    According to AESEG, this underscores the regulator’s strengthened resolve to enforce accountability, a move the group credited to Tinubu’s “decisive political will to reposition the sector.”

    “With these bold steps, Nigeria is no longer seen as a playground for speculative investors. Instead, serious players with track records of performance are being encouraged. This has positive implications for revenue, jobs, and energy security,” the statement added.

    Dr. Danladi also pointed out that the Bonga oilfield, Nigeria’s first deepwater project, remains a strategic contributor to the country’s crude output and foreign exchange earnings. 

    “By ensuring the continuity of such assets in the hands of experienced operators, Nigeria is laying the foundation for production stability and gradual recovery to the 2 million barrels per day mark,” he said.

    The group further argued that Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is entering a period of “delicate balance” as IOCs divest from onshore operations while strengthening deepwater investments. 

    “Only a steady hand at the helm of government, backed by political stability, can guarantee that Nigeria reaps the full benefits of this transition. We therefore urge Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027,” the statement said.

    AESEG concluded by warning that reversing course in leadership could shake investor confidence.

     “The oil majors are watching Nigeria closely. They are reassured by the current pace of reforms, but they also value predictability. Changing direction in 2027 could disrupt the gains we are seeing today,” Dr. Danladi added.

  • Monarch backs Tinubu’s re-election, warns against political gang-up 

    Monarch backs Tinubu’s re-election, warns against political gang-up 

    The Jagunmolu of Shomolu/Bariga, Oba Gbolahan Akanbi Timson, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, cautioning political elites and dissenting voices against any move to truncate his tenure.

    Speaking during a press conference at his palace, Oba Timson described President Tinubu as “one of the greatest political strategists Nigeria has ever produced,” warning that any attempt to force him out of office before completing his constitutionally mandated term could destabilise the nation.

    “If Tinubu wants another four years, give him. Every other person has ruled for eight years. Obasanjo also ruled for eight years himself. So why would anybody go against him for wanting to rule?” the monarch queried.

    He emphasised that Tinubu’s rise to the presidency was the result of years of political resilience against formidable odds and urged Nigerians to allow him to consolidate his governance agenda.

    “The man is a nationalist. He is a statesman. He did the calculations very well. Don’t put us into another war because you want to push him aside. He is not the kind of man you push out and expect to sit back quietly,” he said.

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    Oba Timson further accused some political elements—both within and outside government—of fueling resistance against Tinubu due to their discomfort with his anti-corruption stance and efforts to tighten financial controls across public institutions.

    “Foreign communities are angry because we are retrieving the money they were trading with. They don’t care if it was stolen from us. Now that Tinubu is asking for it back, they are backing his opponents,” he added.

    He warned that such actions could trigger instability, adding, “You want to push him out? He will fight back with enormous resources and capacity. Don’t push too hard unless you want to cause serious problems.”

    The traditional ruler urged Nigerians to give Tinubu the needed support to finish his first term and, if possible, a second term, noting that it would allow him to fully implement his economic plans and restore national stability.

    He also appealed to critics to take a broader view of the challenges confronting the country, insisting that the President inherited most of them and should be supported rather than vilified.

    “A lot of us have been bamboozled into believing that the president is the problem. All the troubles of Nigeria—did he bring them about? Was he responsible for creating them? No. What we should do now is encourage him to fix what he met. And he has the capacity to do it. Give him the necessary support to complete his four years. Let him finish his eight years and leave. That’s how we will end all this struggle,” he said.

    Speaking on the ongoing agitation for Yoruba Nation, the monarch clarified that while he would not support any movement that stands against President Tinubu, his loyalty to Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo (popularly known as Sunday Igboho), remains unwavering.

    “I will not support anybody coming against Tinubu. Let’s be clear about that. If Yoruba Nation decides to go political or against Tinubu, I will step back. But Sunday Igboho—I will forever support”, he said.

    He hailed Igboho’s clarity of purpose and commitment to defending the Yoruba people, stressing that although he might distance himself from the broader Yoruba Nation movement if it turns political or anti-Tinubu, his support for Igboho as a person would not change.

    “He has a clear fight, a clear intention. He’s not hiding it. Whatever he has not done, we will do it for him. And if he has done it, we will support him the more,” he added.

  • Group launches grassroots drive for Tinubu’s re-election in Enugu

    Group launches grassroots drive for Tinubu’s re-election in Enugu

    The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) has inaugurated its Ebonyi State Chapter with a charge to intensify grassroots mobilisation in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and secure his re-election bid in 2027.

    Speaking during the ceremony held in Abakaliki on Saturday, the National Coordinator of SERHA, Hon. Amb. Belusochukwu Enwere, said the initiative is aimed at strengthening the socio-political fabric of the South East while advancing the vision of a more prosperous Nigeria.

    According to Enwere, SERHA is a socio-political movement drawing members from across Nigeria, with a special focus on the South East. He described the organisation as committed to championing good governance, quality service delivery, and the developmental programmes of President Tinubu’s government.

    “Our mission is to continue to support, encourage, and promote the values of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership in delivering quality governance,” he stated. “The sound leadership and bold imprint of President Tinubu on the nation’s development index have tremendously impacted Nigeria’s socio-political landscape.”

    Enwere highlighted the recent establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) as an example of opportunities for Ndi-Igbo to leverage federal initiatives for regional advancement. He called for greater collaboration to ensure the South East maximises such benefits.

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    He also commended stakeholders for their commitment and congratulated the newly inaugurated executive members and supporters of the Ebonyi State Chapter. Urging them to be “good ambassadors of positive change,” he tasked them with taking the message of the administration to communities across the state.

    “The task ahead is enormous,” Enwere said. “You are hereby empowered to spread the gospel of this administration to all and sundry.”

    The inauguration attracted political stakeholders, community leaders, and youths from across Ebonyi, underscoring SERHA’s determination to strengthen its grassroots structures and consolidate support in the region ahead of the next general elections.

  • Prest mobilises 44mn pan-Africanist volunteers for Tinubu’s re-election

    Prest mobilises 44mn pan-Africanist volunteers for Tinubu’s re-election

    In a bold political move, businessman and Pan-African advocate, Chief Anthony Tosan Prest, has announced an initiative to mobilise 44 million “Revolutionary Volunteers” in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

    Speaking at a Pan-African exhibition at Silverbird Galleria, Abuja, yesterday, Chief Prest, who also serves as the National Chairman/Coordinator for Ijaw, Urhobo, Isoko, and Itsekiri 4 Tinubu, said the initiative marks the beginning of a “New Era” aimed at empowering Nigerians economically and fostering national unity.

    Dubbed the “Bloodless Revolution,” the movement seeks to harness ethnic coalitions to rally behind President Tinubu’s vision for a prosperous Nigeria. 

    “For the first time in our history, we have a leader who truly understands the system. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not just a Nigerian leader; he is an African warrior, a strategist, a visionary!” Prest declared.

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    Highlighting Tinubu’s governance credentials, Chief Prest emphasised the president’s transformative policies, particularly the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and local government financial autonomy.

    “Our local government councils that used to receive N20 million monthly are now getting billions! Money that once disappeared is now reaching our people,” he stated.

    He underscored the coalition’s mission to promote national pride, self-determination, and socio-economic development, while challenging long-held narratives about Africa’s economic standing. 

    “Nigeria is not a poor nation. That is a lie told to keep us in chains. We are sitting on a mountain of gold, a ball of gold, three times the size of the reserves of South Africa and Ghana combined,” he said.

    Reaffirming his commitment to Pan-Africanism, Chief Prest urged Nigerians to unite in support of President Tinubu’s leadership, calling it a turning point in the nation’s history. 

    “Join us as we launch our support groups, uniting Nigerians from diverse backgrounds in support of our President’s ‘Bloodless Revolution’ for a greater Nigeria,” he said.