A former federal lawmaker, Chief Sam Onuigbo, has expressed strong optimism that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in 2027.
Onuigbo made this known on Sunday during an interview with journalists at his family thanksgiving service held at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Obuohia Obi-Ibere, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State.
He said his confidence was based on what he described as far-reaching decisions taken by the president to reposition Nigeria for economic growth, prosperity and improved security.
Onuigbo, who represents the South-East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission, acknowledged that the country was facing challenges but maintained that Tinubu had successfully steered the affairs of the nation in his two years in office.
“I have no doubt whatsoever that in 2027, Tinubu will be re-elected as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
According to him, recent data show that food prices and inflation have been gradually declining, while the unification of foreign exchange rates has helped stabilise the economy.
“Interestingly, nobody has gone in search of fuel with jerrycans throughout this festive period. These are positive economic indicators. So, I am convinced that he will be re-elected,” Onuigbo added.
The former lawmaker, who served two terms representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, said the thanksgiving was organised to appreciate God for His mercies upon him and his family.
He said God had protected and elevated him and his family from humble beginnings despite numerous political challenges.
“We have been through a lot, including series of political challenges, but in all these, God saw us through. That is why we have come to give thanks,” he said.
Onuigbo, a former Commissioner for Lands and Finance in Abia State, also pledged to rebuild the church in his community as a gesture of gratitude for God’s blessings in his life.
In his sermon, the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr Oliver Aba, urged the congregation to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude, noting that God cherishes a thankful heart.
He referenced the biblical account of the 10 lepers in Luke Chapter 17 and encouraged Christians to emulate Onuigbo’s act of thanksgiving and recognition of humble beginnings.
Dignitaries at the event included the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, the Senator representing Abia Central, Austin Akobundu, among others.