Babatunji Wusu –
- Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign Council, commended President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Enugu, highlighting its significance for the South-East region.
- Okupe praised Tinubu for demonstrating his commitment as a bridge-builder and for his affection towards the South-East.
- The visit was described as a “game changer,” with Tinubu making significant commitments for the region’s development.
- Okupe urged President Tinubu to continue fostering political stability by building bridges across Nigeria for peaceful coexistence.
Doyin Okupe, the former Director-General of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Council, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Enugu, describing it as a commendable step that will positively impact the South-East region. In a statement issued on Sunday, Okupe highlighted Tinubu’s actions as a clear demonstration of his personality as a unifier and a lover of all Nigerians.
Okupe emphasized that Tinubu’s visit was a “game changer,” noting that the president’s open-hearted remarks and commitment to support developmental projects in the South-East were significant. He further stated that anyone with a fair perspective would recognize and appreciate Tinubu’s genuine interest in the region.
The former presidential spokesperson also referenced the late Igbo leader, Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu’s belief that an East-West political alliance is crucial to Nigeria’s unity and stability. He urged President Tinubu to continue his efforts to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians while fostering political stability and peaceful coexistence across the country.
Tinubu’s visit to Enugu, at the invitation of Governor Peter Mbah, included the commissioning of several state government projects, underscoring the president’s dedication to the region’s development.