Omo-Ojo Hails APC’s 2027 Manifesto, Says Tinubu’s Second-Term Agenda Offers Pathway to National Prosperity

…Commends Six Per Cent Growth Target, 78,000 Security Recruitment, 10,000MW Electricity and Ambitious Social Development Programmes

By Arit Mbeh

The Director of Media, Edo State APC Presidential Campaign Council, Comrade Orobosa Omo-Ojo JP, has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027–2031 Presidential Election Manifesto, describing it as a bold, comprehensive and forward-looking policy blueprint capable of translating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms into sustainable national prosperity.

Omo-Ojo, in a statement shortly after the media presentation of the manifesto in Abuja, said the policy document demonstrates the Tinubu administration’s determination to consolidate the gains of its reform agenda and reposition Nigeria for economic growth, improved security, infrastructural development and better living conditions.

The manifesto, titled From Reform to Prosperity Agenda 2027–2031, outlines the APC’s proposed second-term programme, with ambitious targets covering economic growth, security, electricity, housing, education, healthcare, agriculture, youth employment and industrialisation.

He particularly applauded the party’s commitment to achieving six per cent annual economic growth by 2031, noting that the target reflects an understanding that economic reforms must ultimately translate into increased productivity, expanded business opportunities, employment generation and improved purchasing power for ordinary Nigerians.

According to him, the significance of the manifesto lies in its attempt to move Nigeria beyond the difficult but necessary phase of economic adjustments towards an era in which the benefits of reforms become more visible in the lives of citizens.

Omo-Ojo said the APC’s decision to place economic prosperity, human capital development and national security at the centre of its second-term agenda demonstrates the party’s recognition of the interconnected challenges confronting the country.

He also described the proposed recruitment of 78,000 additional security personnel, comprising 28,000 military personnel and 50,000 police officers, as a significant commitment towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.

He particularly welcomed the proposal to complete and equip four additional Army divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, describing the inclusion of Benin City as an important strategic development for Edo State and the wider South-South region.

According to him, strengthening military formations, expanding intelligence capabilities and improving security coverage will be critical to tackling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities threatening communities and economic activities across the country.

On electricity, Omo-Ojo commended the APC’s target of increasing available power generation towards 10,000 megawatts, stressing that reliable electricity remains indispensable to industrialisation, entrepreneurship, small businesses and employment generation.

He noted that Nigeria’s economic transformation would remain incomplete without a dependable electricity supply capable of reducing production costs, supporting local manufacturers and encouraging domestic and foreign investments.

The APC chieftain equally welcomed the proposal to construct 200,000 affordable housing units, recruit 20,000 additional teachers and halve the number of out-of-school children, describing the initiatives as investments in the country’s social and economic future.

He said the proposed reduction in youth unemployment by half before 2031, alongside improved access to affordable financing for entrepreneurs and small businesses, offers an important opportunity to unlock the productive energies of Nigeria’s youthful population.

Omo-Ojo further applauded the healthcare component of the manifesto, particularly the target of achieving 90 per cent functional primary healthcare centres nationwide and expanding active health insurance coverage to 40 per cent of the population.

He maintained that accessible healthcare, quality education and affordable housing are essential indicators of meaningful national development, adding that economic growth must be accompanied by improvements in the welfare and living standards of citizens.

On agriculture, he said the party’s commitment to improving agricultural productivity, strengthening farmers’ access to financing and markets, and enhancing food security represents an important intervention in addressing food inflation and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imports.

The Director of Media, Edo APC Presidential Campaign Council, said the manifesto provides Nigerians with a clearer picture of the APC’s development priorities and the direction of President Tinubu’s proposed second tenure.

Omo-Ojo urged Nigerians to assess the document beyond political rhetoric, arguing that its emphasis on economic growth, security, electricity, education, healthcare and employment addresses some of the most pressing challenges confronting the country.

He said the present economic difficulties notwithstanding, the Tinubu administration deserves recognition for its willingness to undertake difficult structural reforms and establish a foundation for long-term economic recovery.

“The journey from reform to prosperity is a necessary national undertaking. The APC has presented a roadmap that recognises the challenges before us while providing measurable targets for addressing them.

“What Nigerians should look forward to is a government that continues to demonstrate courage in taking difficult decisions, vision in setting national priorities and commitment in delivering tangible results.

“The 2027–2031 agenda offers an opportunity to consolidate ongoing reforms and build a stronger, more productive and prosperous Nigeria,” he said.

He called on party members, stakeholders and supporters to take the manifesto to the grassroots, explaining its policy priorities and engaging Nigerians on how the proposed programmes would improve their lives.

In his capacity as Director of Media of the Edo APC Presidential Campaign Council, Omo-Ojo emphasised the importance of effective political communication and grassroots mobilisation in ensuring that Nigerians understand the policy direction and development commitments contained in the manifesto.

He urged the media team and party communication structures across Edo State to sustain constructive engagement with the electorate, communicate the administration’s reform agenda and encourage issue-based conversations around the country’s development priorities.

He expressed confidence that the APC’s reform-to-prosperity agenda, if faithfully implemented, would strengthen public confidence in the party and provide a compelling basis for seeking a renewed presidential mandate for President Tinubu in 2027.

He stressed that the ultimate measure of the manifesto would be its capacity to deliver a more secure country, a stronger economy, reliable electricity, quality public services and improved opportunities for all Nigerians.