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Tinubu promises to sleep over in Akwa Ibom after rally, dreams of 2027 electoral victory

The President assured Akwa Ibom State residents that he cared for them and loved them with all his heart.

• November 7, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, VP Kashim Shettima and others at the APC Presidential rally in Uyo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, VP Kashim Shettima and others at the APC Presidential rally in Uyo [Credit: Video Screenshot]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked Akwa Ibom State residents to get their Permanent Voter Cards and re-elect him  in 2027.

Mr Tinubu gave the charge during a rally in the state organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said he was sure he would be elected for another four years.

He promised to sleep over in Akwa Ibom to have what he described as a “second term presidential sleep” and dream about winning re-election.

He also urged the residents to make sure they got their PVCs, adding that the cards were needed to vote in the election.

The President assured them that he cared for them and loved them with all his heart.

Mr Tinubu speech was part of his effort to convince Nigerians for re-election in 2027.

He urged the people to come out and vote, adding that it was important for them to take part in choosing leaders for the country.

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