2027: BTO coalition reaffirms support for Tinubu’s re-election

…Group hails Akure presidential rally, pledges sustained grassroots mobilisation By Dayo Johnson, Akure The National President of the BTO Coalition Platform for PBAT 2027, Otunba Adeshina Abubakar Omoluabi, has reaffirmed the group’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Omoluabi also commended the presidential rally held in Akure, Ondo State, where Tinubu was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

Other prominent attendees included the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign, former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari; Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma; serving and former governors, ministers and other party chieftains. Omoluabi said the coalition joined APC leaders, stakeholders and supporters at the rally as part of ongoing mobilisation efforts ahead of the elections.

He said the coalition’s participation was led by him as its national president, alongside members and supporters of the platform. According to him, their presence underscored the group’s involvement in the broader political activities and engagements ahead of the 2027 elections. The rally, organised by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, brought together party leaders, stakeholders, supporters and various political groups to demonstrate their support for Tinubu’s re-election.

For the BTO Coalition Platform, Omoluabi said participation in the Akure rally formed part of its ongoing political engagement and commitment to supporting the Tinubu administration’s continuity beyond 2027. He added that the platform’s presence reflected its determination to work with other APC stakeholders and participate in activities aimed at strengthening political engagement, collaboration and grassroots mobilisation across communities.

Omoluabi said the coalition recognised the importance of sustained participation and organised engagement in the political process. He added that its activities ahead of the elections would focus on stakeholder engagement, grassroots participation and collaboration with relevant political structures. The coalition reaffirmed its commitment to remaining actively involved in political engagements in line with its objectives, expressing readiness to sustain its participation as preparations for the 2027 elections continue.

“The Akure rally marks another opportunity to engage with party stakeholders and demonstrate our presence within the wider APC political community,” Omoluabi said.