Tompolo gives 50 vehicles for Tinubu’s campaign in Enugu and Cross River

The Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Government Ekpemupolo, has donated 50 vehicles for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Enugu and Cross River states.

Mr Ekpemupolo, known as Tompolo, announced this in a statement to reporters on Monday in Abuja.

He said the vehicles were presented at different campaign rallies in the two states on Monday, during the launch of the state chapters of the movement and the distribution of campaign materials to coordinators.

According to him, both states received 25 vehicles each.

He urged the people of Cross River to come out and vote for President Tinubu and all other APC candidates in the 2027 election.

Tompolo, represented by Kestin Pondi, managing director of Tantita Security Services, compared the ongoing reforms to planting and harvest seasons and the time it takes for a baby to be born.

He noted it would take time but would bring good results if the right actions were taken.

“Today, we no longer have fuel queues.

“We often compare Nigeria with successful Asian countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. But we forget that their reforms took over 25 or 35 years in some cases.

“Under the same conditions as we have in Nigeria, where President Tinubu is working, they may not have achieved what he has done in four years.

“If you want reforms like NELFUND, which guarantees tertiary education for your children, or more federal funds for state projects, you must re-elect Tinubu to continue,” he said.

Tompolo said it is wrong to begin development and then stop it. “That is why we want you to vote APC candidates in all elections.”

He mentioned that the vehicle donation was to help the states with their campaigns. “We will support you in this campaign. If the goal was to deliver 80 percent, this should help you reach 99 percent.”

He called President Tinubu a brave leader who has made tough decisions since he took office to improve Nigeria’s economy.

Tompolo said the ongoing reforms will create a better future for the country.

The campaign will reach wards, polling units, churches, mosques, markets, and other public areas, making sure that the achievements and policies of the current government are communicated to people everywhere.

He praised Governor Peter Mbah for his projects and initiatives in the state, which include road infrastructure, bus terminals, a command and control center, an international conference center, smart schools, the airport, and Enugu Air.

In Cross River, the government promised to mobilise voters in the state to deliver at least 1.5 million votes for President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

According to the latest information from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Cross River State has 1,928,978 registered voters.

The statement quoted Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River as saying that the state supports Mr Tinubu to thank him for the developments he has brought.

Mr Otu listed these developments as the Lagos-Calabar Superhighway, more federal funds that ensure timely salary payments, and infrastructure development.

Mr Otu, represented by Deputy Governor Peter Odey, said it is also necessary to re-elect the president so the state can regain its status as an oil-producing state.

He mentioned that President Tinubu will also make sure the Bakassi Deep Seaport is completed, which he will inaugurate on 13 November.

“If we don’t support Tinubu to be re-elected, we will miss a lot. So, supporting Tinubu is supporting ourselves.

“If we were to give the president one million votes, the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has made it 1.5 million because of the support we will provide to reach every corner of the state,” the governor stated.

In Enugu, Governor Peter Mbah, represented by his deputy, Ifeanyi Ossai, praised the movement for its grassroots efforts, especially its recruitment of members across electoral wards.

He said the Tinubu administration is working to solve the problems facing Nigerians, adding that the achievements in the last three and a half years show the need for continuity.

Earlier, the National Coordinator of the Movement, Sunday Asuku, urged the people to prepare to make a strong statement with their PVCs in the 2027 election.

He reminded them that “Rome was not built in a day, and here in Nigeria too, President Tinubu is making progress step by step.”

He said Nigeria now needs continuity and support for ongoing reforms, so people should tell the opposition there is no vacancy in Aso Rock.

Mr Asuku urged Nigerians to think about the past actions of presidential candidates, insisting that Tinubu is still the best choice for the country.