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Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Push Gains Momentum as TVT unveils National Campaign Structure, Directorates

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6 months ago

May 9, 2026

The Tourism Vanguard for Tinubu (TVT) has officially unveiled its national organisational structure as part of a major push to promote tourism development, good governance and grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The movement, through its National Central Working Council led by Hon. Apata Samson Nunayon, announced the establishment of 15 strategic directorates alongside zonal coordinators across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory.

According to a statement released on Friday, the official unveiling of coordinators for the 36 states is scheduled for next Tuesday as part of efforts to deepen nationwide mobilisation and strengthen the group’s operational reach across the country.

TVT described the development as a significant milestone in its expansion strategy and a demonstration of its commitment to building a strong national platform focused on tourism advocacy, economic development, youth inclusion, cultural promotion and support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The newly unveiled leadership structure has Hon. Apata Samson Nunayon as National Coordinator, while Dr. Adeyinka Olarinmoye emerged as National Deputy Coordinator and Engr. K.A. Abolarin as National Secretary.

Other key appointments include Amb. Emmanuel Oyira as Director of Finance, Prof. Afolabi Isolaowa as Director of Strategy and Policy, Hon. Abiola Jagunlabi as Director of Government Relations, Amb. Mutiu Adepoju as Director of Sports, and Alhaji Oyeniran Apata as Director of Communication and Media.

The organisation also appointed Dr. Abiodun Latifat Lasisi as Director of Welfare, Alhaji Gbenga Sunmonu as Director of Corporate Affairs, Alhaja Aolat Sule as Director of Diaspora Affairs, Mr. Precious Okonji as Director of Tourism Associations Mobilisation and Coordination, Mr. Odewale Odeyemi as Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, and Comrade Benjamin Onileowo as Director of Youth Engagement.

Several other notable figures were also named into various national directorates to strengthen the movement’s administrative, media, tourism and stakeholder engagement framework.

As part of its regional coordination structure, TVT announced Hon. Atuloma Onyekachi as South East Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Talabi Jamiu for the South West, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo for the South South, Mr. Bello Muhammed Gwagwada for the North East, Alhaji Isiya Salihu Shinkafi for the North West, Mr. Jonathan Justin Akem for the North Central, while Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Sule will coordinate activities in the Federal Capital Territory.

Speaking on behalf of the National Central Working Council, Hon. Nunayon said the movement was established to use tourism as a strategic tool for national development while supporting leadership capable of repositioning Nigeria economically and socially.

He noted that tourism remains one of Nigeria’s most promising sectors with enormous potential for job creation, foreign investment, youth empowerment, cultural promotion and community development.

According to him, the movement strongly believes in continuity of governance and policy consistency under President Tinubu’s administration, stressing that the Renewed Hope Agenda is laying the foundation for long-term economic transformation and institutional reforms.

He said the unveiling of the new structures reflects the determination to build a formidable nationwide movement that will not only mobilise support for President Tinubu’s second-term ambition in 2027 but also advocate tourism-driven development, youth inclusion, economic opportunities and good governance across the country.

TVT further disclosed that the zonal structures would serve as regional coordination hubs responsible for harmonising activities between the national leadership and incoming state coordinators while ensuring effective grassroots penetration nationwide.

The movement added that beyond political mobilisation, it remains committed to promoting Nigeria’s tourism potential, peaceful coexistence, cultural heritage and national integration through advocacy and citizen engagement.

It also pledged to work closely with government agencies, tourism operators, development partners, private sector organisations and cultural stakeholders to reposition Nigeria as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations.

According to the group, tourism can become a major contributor to the nation’s economy if supported with improved infrastructure, enhanced security, investment-friendly policies, destination marketing and stronger public-private collaboration.

The newly inaugurated structures, the statement added, will immediately begin consultations, stakeholder engagements, awareness campaigns, community outreaches and grassroots mobilisation activities across the federation.

Observers believe the emergence of TVT reflects the growing influence of organised grassroots movements in shaping political participation and public engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.

For supporters of the movement, TVT represents a strategic blend of tourism advocacy, civic participation, youth mobilisation and support for continuity in governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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Yagba Rallies for Abejide, Tinubu, Ododo as Support Group Inaugurated in Mopa

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7 hours ago

November 15, 2026

The Gleamer

By Stephen Adeleye

Mopa (Kogi), Nov. 14, 2026 – Stakeholders from across Yagba Federal Constituency on Saturday converged on Cruise Memorial College, Mopa, in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, for the inauguration of the Elder Leke Abejide Support Group.

Elder Leke Abejide, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is serving his second term in the House of Representatives, representing Yagba Federal Constituency, which comprises Mopamuro, Yagba East and Yagba West Local Government Areas. He is seeking re-election for a third term in the 2027 general elections.

Before the inauguration, members of the group had earlier embarked on a road walk across major streets and towns in Mopamuro LGA in solidarity with the lawmaker and to canvass support for his third term bid, as well as for the second term re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

The road walk, which attracted a massive turnout of supporters, party loyalists and residents, moved through Mopa town and other communities, with participants chanting solidarity songs and displaying banners in support of the three candidates.

The inauguration was organised by supporters of the lawmaker to mobilise grassroots support for what they described as a triple mandate: the re-election of Abejide, the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the re-election of Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

In his address, the Director General of the group, Chief Olorunsola Charles Yomi, said the group was formed by men and women who believe in Abejide’s leadership, transparency and performance.

He said the support group, and not the lawmaker himself, convened the inauguration to show solidarity and love for their principal, adding that Abejide would soon commence his own campaign.

Yomi disclosed that five persons had been selected in each ward across the three local government areas as ward executives of the group to coordinate mobilisation ahead of the elections.

Also speaking, the Secretary of the group, Hon. Adebayo Toba Emmanuel, popularly known as Belusi, said members came together under one umbrella, pooling their resources to canvass support for the three candidates.

Belusi, a former Special Assistant on Urban and Regional and Project Monitoring to Kogi Governor, said five canvassers and coordinators were drawn from each local government and integrated at the inauguration, and would be given stipends to work for the election.

He said the people of Yagba were encouraged by the ongoing road construction and improved security in the area, noting that residents could now sleep better and gather freely, unlike in the past when insecurity made such gatherings difficult.

He added that Abejide’s empowerment programmes had touched many lives, with another phase of empowerment scheduled for Dec. 26.

In her remarks, the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Kogi State, Hon. Bolanle Amupitan, said Abejide deserved re-election because he had empowered youths, women and vulnerable widows over the past eight to 10 years.

Amupitan said women, who constitute the majority of voters, would be mobilised from house to house and ward to ward to vote for Abejide, Ododo and Tinubu, stressing that the constituency did not want to be in opposition.

She said legislative experience matters, noting that a legislator needs time at the national level to navigate the system and attract dividends of democracy to the constituency.

Also speaking, the former Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Sports, Dr M.D. Eseyin, corroborated the testimonies on Abejide’s quality representation and urged the people to unite behind him so he could attract more dividends of democracy to the constituency.

In a notable cross-party endorsement, the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kogi State, Sunday Maiyaki, said Abejide was enjoying support across party lines because he is a household name in Yagba land and a man of his word.

Maiyaki said Abejide had given N10 million to 74 communities in Yagba land, with a second tranche expected, N100 million to women for empowerment, and had promised N500 million for youth empowerment.

He described Abejide as a talk-and-do person who delivers on his promises, and said the people want him returned to the National Assembly.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area, Hon. Demola Bello commended the people for their massive turnout, including the road walk, and urged them to come out en masse to vote for Abejide and President Tinubu.

He noted that Abejide had done well for the people of Yagba Federal Constituency, particularly in youth empowerment.

The inauguration ended with a charge to the newly inaugurated ward executives to return to their communities and commence mobilisation for the 2027 elections.

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