A political support group, the South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), has announced a commitment of ₦200 million to support the re-election campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
The announcement was made by the National Coordinator of SERHA, Belusochukwu Enwere, during the inauguration and empowerment ceremony of the group’s Imo State chapter held in Owerri, the state capital.
According to Enwere, the funds will be used for the purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination form for President Tinubu, as well as other campaign logistics. He said the group is determined to ensure the president’s re-election by driving grassroots mobilisation across the South-East region.
“Today, we present a cheque of ₦200 million for the purchase of the presidential nomination form and associated logistics,” Enwere stated at the event, which also marked the conclusion of SERHA’s South-East tour.
As part of the event, SERHA distributed various empowerment items including motorcycles, mini buses, sewing machines, hairdressing kits, and cash grants to local residents in a bid to promote economic self-reliance and community development.
Enwere praised President Tinubu’s administration for its focus on infrastructure development, education, and inclusive governance in the South-East, describing him as a “performing president.” He also acknowledged the legacy of prominent leaders from Imo State such as the late Chief Sam Mbakwe and Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, and commended Governor Hope Uzodinma’s achievements under the 3R Agenda.
Looking ahead, Enwere disclosed that SERHA would begin a comprehensive mobilisation tour of all 95 local government areas and 2,344 wards across the five South-East states starting in August.
“This is the turn of Southern Nigeria to complete our eight years,” he said. “The people of the South-East will not back down to ensure Tinubu’s victory in 2027.”
The inauguration event was attended by political stakeholders, community leaders, and supporters from across the region, underscoring growing momentum for President Tinubu’s re-election campaign in the South-East.
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