Re-elect Me to Complete Ongoing Projects — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to voters in Edo State to support his re-election in 2027, saying another term would enable his administration to complete ongoing projects and consolidate its achievements.

The appeal was delivered on Thursday, November 12, by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented the President at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally held at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

Shettima told supporters that the administration was seeking another mandate to complete projects already underway and continue its development programmes.

“We have come this far with your trust and we seek your mandate to finish the work we have begun,” he said.

He highlighted several federal projects in the state, including the dualisation of the Benin-Ekpoma, Benin-Auchi and Benin-Okene roads, alongside emergency repairs on the Benin-Asaba road.

On electricity, Shettima cited the completion of the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben gas pipeline and ongoing transmission infrastructure, which he said could add 600 megawatts to the national grid.

He also listed healthcare interventions, including the radiotherapy centre at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and Federal Government support for 158 public health facilities in Edo.

The Vice-President further referenced security investments, including the recruitment of more than 500 forest guards from the state and the establishment of additional military and police formations.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, who also addressed the rally, declared his support for Tinubu’s second-term ambition and pledged to mobilise 2.5 million votes for the APC presidential candidate.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other APC leaders also urged residents to support the party in the forthcoming elections.

The rally coincided with activities marking the second anniversary of Okpebholo’s administration.