Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Okezie Kalu met with High Chief Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo to discuss strategies for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 general elections.
The meeting which followed the commissioning of PBAT’s national secretariat in Abuja focused on grassroots mobilisation and consolidating support for President Tinubu across the South-South and South-East geopolitical zones.
The strategic meeting also discussed strengthening a joint operational framework for voter sensitisation youth engagement and ward-level coordination in the States under the South II Directorate.
Kalu described the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement as a critical vehicle for the 2027 project noting that the election would be won at the polling unit and household level.
The Deputy Speaker said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken bold reform-driven decisions that are stabilising the economy and securing our nation.
He added that the campaign trail will ensure the Renewed Hope message reaches every doorstep emphasising that an alliance with Tompolo as Convener of the Movement is strategic.
Earlier at the commissioning of the national secretariat the Deputy Speaker said that President Tinubu’s commitment to a stronger more productive and inclusive Nigeria was evident in initiatives such as the student loan programme through NELFUND which provides financial support for eligible young Nigerians to pursue higher education and the establishment of regional development commissions.
He also expressed profound gratitude to the President for assenting to the South-East Development Commission Act which he said was an important step towards addressing reconstruction infrastructure and development priorities in the South-East.
‘As a representative of Bende Federal Constituency I particularly appreciate President Tinubu’s assent to the South-East Development Commission Act an important step towards addressing reconstruction infrastructure and development priorities in our region’ Kalu said.
Commending Tompolo for the initiative commitment and resources in establishing the national secretariat Kalu charged members of the Movement to strengthen its grassroots structure to mobilise support across the 774 Local Government Areas and 8809 wards for President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 by taking the initiative to the nooks and crannies of the country.
He also urged the Movement to embody the highest standards of democratic participation by listening to citizens’ concerns.
‘Nigeria benefits when citizens can exchange ideas peacefully and participate in public life with confidence and dignity’ Kalu said.