President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, says the Niger Delta will not allow President Bola Tinubu to suffer the same political fate as former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 elections.
Akpabio made the declaration at the grand finale of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, according to a statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Anietie Ekong.
His words: “They did it before and conspired to remove our son, President Goodluck Jonathan. This time around, the entire Niger Delta region has decided to speak with one voice.
“Let those conspiring against President Tinubu hear this loud and clear — on his mandate we stand. No conspiracy formed against this government that has recognised the Niger Delta shall prosper.”
Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom and ex-minister of Niger Delta affairs, praised Tinubu for prioritising the region through impactful projects and institutional reforms.
He cited the establishment of the Environmental Sciences University in Ogoni, the Maritime University in Okerenkoko, and other tertiary institutions focused on agriculture and technology as evidence of Tinubu’s commitment.
He said: “No president has dedicated more resources and commitment to the Niger Delta than President Tinubu has.
“This is the region that produces the wealth of the nation. We have the right to choose who manages our resources. People should not think anyone can just become president without consulting the Niger Delta.”
The event had in attendance former President Goodluck Jonathan; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who represented Tinubu; Rivers State administrator, Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd); federal lawmakers, ministers, traditional rulers, and key stakeholders.