By Abimbola Bamgbose

The Southern Governors’ Forum, SGF and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers’ Council have jointly passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and endorsed his re-election bid for the 2027 general election.

The resolution is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of their inaugural joint meeting held in Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Reading the communiqué, Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the endorsement was based on President Tinubu’s commitment to national stability, economic reforms and ongoing improved security.

The communiqué highlighted recent gains in foreign exchange stability, a decline in inflation, and the gradual easing of food prices as signs of economic recovery under the current administration.

It also reaffirmed the region’s commitment to national unity and inter-state collaboration for development.

On security, the forum advocated the inclusion of traditional rulers in State Security Councils, the creation of zonal security trust funds, and a unified intelligence-sharing framework.

 The communiqué also urged states in the region to collaborate with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, on a unified resident identification system, and to intensify efforts to curb illegal mining.

The forum assured citizens that Southern Nigeria remains peaceful, united, and committed to national progress.

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