The Working People United (WoPU), a coalition of workers, professionals, and artisans, has declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the most viable candidate for Nigerians in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking to journalists after the 66th Independence Thanksgiving Service held at the Living Faith Church, Asaba, an event that also marked the 72nd birthday of Bishop David Oyedepo and was attended by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, WoPU’s Coordinator-General, Comrade (Prince) Williams Eniredonana Akporeha, commended the President’s leadership over the past three and a half years.
He described Tinubu’s administration as bold and courageous in confronting challenges that previous governments had avoided.
Akporeha stressed that among the current contenders, only President Tinubu has demonstrated the vision and capacity to restore Nigeria’s greatness.
He urged Nigerians, especially the youth, to look beyond political distractions and acknowledge the progress already being made.
“Although President Tinubu inherited a collapsed country, he has shown the boldness to revive this dead seed called Nigeria so it can grow again and yield prosperity,” Akporeha said.
WoPU highlighted several key policies of the administration, including, fuel subsidy removal, which they argue has freed up funds for grassroots development, establishment of Nigeria’s first private refinery, ensuring steady petroleum supply nationwide despite global hostilities, advocacy for state police and resource control, which WoPU believes will strengthen security, reduce corruption, and promote equitable development.
The coalition noted that the floating of the naira has enhanced Nigeria’s export competitiveness, attracted foreign investment, and reduced reliance on volatile oil revenues; credentials they believe set President Tinubu apart from his opponents.
Akporeha, the immediate past President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), further emphasized that Tinubu is not motivated by personal wealth or power but by national progress.
“We want a leader who has tested power and used it for the good of all. President Tinubu is detribalized, unbiased, and has zero tolerance for religious bigotry. He has the resources and the will to finish the job meritoriously,” he noted.
As part of its strategy, WoPU announced plans to embark on mass sensitization campaigns targeting workers and young Nigerians to mobilize support for the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Akporeha concluded that steering Nigeria through its current challenges requires resilience and tenacity, qualities he believes Tinubu embodies, with a proven track record in both private enterprise and public service.
