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High Chief Promise Lawuru, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State and National Leader of the Southern Youth Movement for Good Governance, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu, rating his administration highly and backing youth participation in the 2027 elections, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking in an interview, Lawuru said he would give the current administration a “distinction,” noting that the President met a struggling economy and has since focused on repairing key policies.
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According to him, national recovery happens in stages, beginning with policy reforms before visible infrastructural changes can take place. He maintained that Tinubu has laid the necessary foundation to reposition Nigeria.
On the role of youths in the upcoming elections, Lawuru said his group is mobilising young people to actively contest and win elective offices across the country. He emphasised that youth participation is not about sidelining elders but about complementing their experience with energy and innovation. He expressed optimism that older political leaders would create space for credible young aspirants ahead of 2027.
Reacting to opposition coalitions aimed at unseating the President, Lawuru cautioned southern politicians against supporting moves that could undermine a southern presidency. He referenced past political alliances that led to the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan and warned that similar strategies were being repeated. He dismissed the strength of the new coalition, insisting that Tinubu would secure re-election in 2027.
Lawuru also criticised vote-buying, describing it as a major factor responsible for poor leadership. He argued that when politicians spend heavily to secure office, they often prioritise personal interests over public service. He said the Southern Youth Movement is educating voters on the dangers of selling their votes and encouraging citizens to exercise their constitutional rights responsibly.
On the political crisis in Rivers State, Lawuru advised Governor Siminalayi Fubara to seek reconciliation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He suggested that the rift may be linked to disagreements over appointments and financial matters, stressing that political disputes should be managed carefully. According to him, Fubara’s emergence as governor was built on trust and political support, and both leaders should find common ground in the interest of stability. He equally urged Wike to allow the governor to complete his tenure peacefully.
Addressing the lingering controversy over ward delineation in Warri Federal Constituency, Lawuru said the matter had already been settled legally, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission) acting in line with a Supreme Court judgment. While acknowledging dissatisfaction from some quarters, he called for dialogue among stakeholders from the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic groups. He maintained that disagreements over delineation should not degenerate into violence or hate speech, noting that political interests are temporary but communal harmony must endure.
