South-South governors back Tinubu for 2027, seek economic integration

Vanguard News | 07-09-2026 07:58pm |

The South-South Governors' Forum (SSGF) has declared support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, pledging 100% backing. In a communiqué issued after their meeting in Calabar, the governors resolved to reposition the region as an integrated economic powerhouse by fast-tracking rail connectivity, rehabilitating seaports, and promoting industrialization. They identified regional rail development, rehabilitation of Calabar, Port Harcourt, and Warri seaports, and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as strategic priorities. The meeting was chaired by Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri.

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