I’ve No Apology Supporting Tinubu -Soludo
By Ndukaku Ihe
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has said he owes no one apology for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Speaking after a visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, he pointed to a broader ideological coalition as reason for his support for Tinubu.
Describing the meeting with President Tinubu as “quite pleasant” and noting the President’s robust health and high spirits, Soludo emphasised his long-standing personal relationship and political conviction as the basis for his endorsement.
“I have no apologies about it. President Tinubu is my friend. He has been my friend for 22 years now and counting, so you don’t deny your friend. I support him, and I’m impressed by the bold steps he has taken, particularly in the areas of the economy and structural reforms.
“We are taking the right steps and we need to stay the course. You saw all the billboards proclaiming that progressives are working together. It is a fundamental idea that I believe very strongly — that all those political parties who profess progressivism should actually come together in a massive coalition to deepen our democracy and spur economic and social development”, he said.
On his administration’s approach to tackling insecurity in Anambra State, he said it was a comprehensive mix of “kinetic and non-kinetic” strategies, and noted the implementation of the Homeland Security Law passed in January and the crackdown on criminal elements, including those who exploit youths.
“Our non-kinetic approach focuses on youth empowerment and job creation. We have a unique skills training programme that has already empowered about 5,000 youths, with thousands more set to benefit financially soon. We are creating thousands of youth millionaires within the next three years. The youth are very much involved.”
