The G5 group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its support for President Bola Tinubu beyond 2027.
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom disclosed this on Sunday at a luncheon hosted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
The G5 include Ortom, Wike, Ugwuanyi, Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo). All the members of the group finished their second term of eight years as governor last May except Makinde who is now in his second term.
Addressing the gathering crowded with Wike’s allies on Sunday, Ortom said that the G5 has no regret for supporting Tinubu’s victory in the last poll, declaring that the group will again back the ex-Lagos State governor for a second term in office as Nigeria’s President.
“If we work to ensure Bola Ahmed succeeds, there will be tomorrow for anybody to even contest the election at all.
“Our leader, Nyesom Wike, has already made a declaration that in 2027, we are supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“We have nowhere to go because that is what Nigerians believe. Even the past administration that took Nigeria from top to bottom, we allowed them to work for eight years. So, why can’t a seasoned administrator in person President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rule us for eight years?” he asked.
Ortom assured Nigerians that Tinubu will fix security, economy and other critical areas of challenge to the citizens.
