Araraume Endorses Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid

Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has stated that he supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection.

Speaking to reporters at his rural residence in the Isiebu community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Araraume asserted that Tinubu has the constitutional right to run for a second term and that the president has done a good job and should be given an additional four years to complete current reforms.

Araraume praised the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and described it as a transformative framework that will positively redefine Nigeria’s growth in a statement signed by the lawmaker’s media assistant, Jimmy Enyeh.

“First, by transferring the funds to the two levels of government, President Tinubu eliminated the subsidy and put an end to subsidy scams, something that some of his predecessors were unable to accomplish. The money should be used by the subnationals for grassroots and public benefit.

According to Araraume, the president pushed for the nation’s Local Government (LG) autonomy and forced state governors to abide by a Supreme Court decision requiring direct funding for councils.

Mr. President contended that it is essential for genuine federalism, improved service delivery, and grassroots development. If the governors don’t comply, he said, the federal government will step in.

“This is another victory for Mr. President since it has highlighted financial independence, enabling LGs to handle cash directly without intervention from the state—a crucial step in enabling them to properly address local needs.

“President Tinubu’s reforms are repositioning our country for sustainable growth and stability,” added Araraume.

He outlined the administration’s major policy accomplishments, including economic revival, the unification of exchange rates to stabilize the financial system, and the introduction of new tax measures to increase the national income base and streamline the budgetary framework.

Araraume also highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s social investment initiative.

“In addition to strengthening social intervention programs and expanding youth initiatives, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) was established to promote access to higher education.”

He emphasized that Nigeria is not a one-party state and warned against what he called false narratives about the ruling party and the country’s political system.

He said that Nigeria is a multiparty democracy with over 40 recognized political parties, a situation that amply illustrates political pluralism and democratic freedom.

Every Nigerian has the right to join any political party of their choosing, according to Araraume, who said that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were not persuaded or compelled to join.

Recalling that such movements took place during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) era, he clarified that political realignments are not new in the nation.

According to Araraume, the APC operates as a single family with cooperation at the federal, state, and local levels of government. The party is still unified in support of President Tinubu’s reelection campaign.

He said that the APC has started an electronic registration process, encouraging new members to register and asking current members to verify their membership.

Speaking on Imo State, Araraume stated that Governor Hope Uzodimma is now serving his last term and expressed confidence in the ability and acceptability of the candidate the party chooses.

While there is always space for improvement in governance, he added that the party would support its final candidates at all state levels and that any flaws found would be constructively handled.

Recalling his involvement in Tinubu’s 2023 presidential campaign, Araraume stated that the president had appointed him as the national director of trade and economy for Southern Nigeria, which included the South East, South South, and South West. He added that Tinubu would perform even better if given another chance.