Tinubu's Power Play: 'Win With Tinubu' Team Rallies Ododo for High-Stakes 2027 Mobilisation

Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West, recently unveiled details of the "Win With Tinubu" project, an initiative meticulously designed to bolster grassroots mobilization for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in anticipation of the 2027 presidential election. Karimi announced that the management of this project is scheduled to meet soon with the Kogi State Governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, to ensure seamless coordination and understanding. This crucial engagement was disclosed during an enlarged stakeholders meeting held in Lokoja on Monday, highlighting the strategic importance of Kogi State in the upcoming electoral cycle.

The "Win With Tinubu" project is specifically crafted to assist Governor Ododo in securing comprehensive support for President Tinubu across all three senatorial districts of Kogi State. Its ambitious scope targets all 239 wards within the state, meticulously broken down into 97 wards in Kogi East, 85 in Kogi West, and 57 in Kogi Central. Senator Karimi emphasized that the initiative extends beyond mere electoral numbers; its fundamental objective is to disseminate information about the achievements of the Tinubu administration, alongside the various programmes and activities of other APC candidates, directly to the local populace. This direct communication strategy is intended to empower citizens with a clearer understanding of governmental progress, thereby enabling them to make well-informed decisions as the 2027 elections approach.

Addressing potential misunderstandings, Senator Karimi underscored the necessity of the planned meeting with Governor Ododo. He clarified that the formal briefing is essential to apprise the Governor, as the state APC leader, of the project's activities and precise purpose. This official communication is designed to forestall any misconceptions about the initiative, ensuring that the team's efforts are perceived as collaborative and supportive of the existing party structure. Karimi explicitly stated that the engagement would serve to convey that "we are not in conflict with the party and not see us as coup plotters," thereby confirming that the "Win With Tinubu" project is not intended to establish a parallel political structure within the APC. Instead, its singular focus remains on genuine grassroots mobilization and voter engagement, truly embodying the sentiment: "It is about mobilisation. It is about the grassroots."

Furthermore, the "Win With Tinubu" project is actively integrating its political mobilization efforts with tangible community interventions. A notable example is the bursary initiative, being implemented in collaboration with the project, which aims to provide direct benefits to the grassroots. This approach exemplifies the project's commitment to combining political outreach with concrete actions that address local needs. With activities strategically planned across Kogi East, West, and Central, and a comprehensive target of all 239 wards, the project is firmly setting its sights on mobilizing robust support for President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress leading up to the 2027 general elections.