By Ahmed Akanbi

The Working People United, WOPU, a coalition of professionals across various sectors, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election in 2027, citing the impact of his administration’s reforms.

The endorsement was announced in Abuja on Tuesday at the end of the inaugural meeting of WOPU’s National Working Committee, NWC.

National Coordinator‑General William Akporeha said the decision was based on the “impactful policies” of the Tinubu government and the benefits they have brought to members and Nigerians more broadly.

Akporeha commended the NWC for its nationwide mass mobilisation and digital registration drive, revealing that the group has recorded over one million registrations.

He said WOPU plans to hold its inaugural summit later in May to showcase the administration’s achievements and create a forum for working Nigerians to engage with government.

“The summit will highlight government activities and give working people the opportunity to present their expectations,” he said.

The NWC also resolved to inaugurate WOPU chapters across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to build grassroots support for Tinubu’s re‑election.

While acknowledging current economic difficulties, Akporeha expressed confidence that they were temporary and would be outweighed by long‑term gains.

“Though there is temporary pain, we believe the gains will outweigh the challenges and bring progress to Nigeria. We believe Tinubu’s re‑election will consolidate ongoing reforms and drive further economic growth and development,” he said.

WOPU National Public Relations Officer, Segun Eso, reaffirmed the group’s backing after what he described as a careful review of the administration’s first‑term performance.

“We are convinced by what the President has achieved within his first tenure, and we believe supporting him for a second term is the best way forward,” Eso said.

He admitted that some policies had caused short‑term hardship but argued they were necessary for sustainable progress, pointing to the removal of fuel subsidy as a critical step.

“For progress to be achieved, some level of sacrifice is required. The subsidy removal is one of such decisions aimed at strengthening the economy,” Eso said, while urging Nigerians to support government efforts to address insecurity and spur growth.

The meeting drew members from across the country, including Nigerians in the diaspora, who pledged to back Tinubu’s second‑term bid.