Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the governor of Anambra State, publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday for the umpteenth time ahead of the 2027 elections, pointing out that the two have been friends for more than 22 years.
Governor Soludo also commended President Tinubu’s audacious plans, especially his structural and economic changes, and underlined that all political parties dedicated to progressivism are working together.
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Furthermore, according to Soludo, his administration has successfully dealt with “deadly native doctors” in Anambra, who are traditional healers who are accused of deceiving young people by instilling false hope and pushing them in the direction of criminal activity. These elements are currently on the run, he confirmed.
Speaking to State House reporters after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Governor Soludo who wore a white cap emblazoned with Tinubu’s insignia and the inscription “Progressives are working together,” stressed the importance of remaining focused in their shared objectives.
He described President Tinubu as being in high spirits, healthy, and hale, adding, “It was such a pleasure to meet with him; it was a very pleasant meeting.”
He was unrepentant when asked why he fearlessly supported Tinubu in spite of the fact that he was the leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and not a member of the president’s party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The caps were produced when President Tinubu visited Anambra State, and you saw the billboards proclaiming that progressives are working together. This is a fundamental belief I hold—that all political parties that profess progressivism should unite in a massive coalition to strengthen our democracy and advance the country’s economic and social development,” Soludo explained.
“For me, saying ‘progressives working together’ is a call to those who share these ideals. Regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I have no apologies for my support. He has been my friend for 22 years and counting—you don’t deny your friend. I fully support him and am impressed by the bold economic and structural reforms he has implemented. We are on the right path, and we need to stay the course.”
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Addressing the relative peace in Anambra State and the magic he did to achieve that, Governor Soludo said, “That’s a short question with a long answer.”
“We’ve taken a holistic approach to security. In January this year, we passed the Homeland Security Law, aimed at addressing insecurity fundamentally. The deadly native doctors, who give false hope and lure young people into crime, are now fleeing the state.”
He added, “Our approach is comprehensive—both kinetic and non-kinetic. The kinetic operations have succeeded, but we are focusing heavily on non-kinetic strategies, which include youth empowerment and job creation.”
“Our unique one-year skills training program has already empowered about 5,000 youths, and another 8,700 will receive substantial funding within the next month or two. We are creating thousands of youth millionaires within the first three years. This empowerment is spreading throughout the state, with youths actively engaged.”
Governor Soludo additionally highlighted efforts to address economic hardship beyond infrastructure improvements, school and health facility rehabilitation. “We are intentional about the economic and social empowerment of our youths. We’re doing a lot—intelligence gathering, kinetic security measures, and decisive action against lawbreakers.”
