{
  "id": 17340498,
  "title": "Tompolo rallies support for Tinubu in Ogun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/tompolo-rallies-support-for-tinubu-in-ogun",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:05:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/tompolo-rallies-support-for-tinubu-in-ogun/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tompolo, the Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, has been urging residents of Ogun State to support President Bola Tinubu's reelection bid in 2027. He made this call during the inauguration of the movement's Ogun State chapter in Abeokuta, where he received 26 campaign vehicles and other mobilisation materials.\n\nTompolo praised Tinubu's \"bold policies\" that have restored investors' confidence in the Nigerian economy. He highlighted the administration's efforts to address fuel scarcity, improve infrastructure development, and ensure regular payment of salaries and pensions. Tompolo stated, \"Nigeria must be better,\" and suggested that the president's vision is being realized. He noted that there is no more capital flight, investors are returning, and the naira is stabilising.\n\nDespite the challenges that come with reforms, Tompolo expressed confidence that Nigeria would emerge stronger if the government continued its policies. He compared the situation to a woman in labour, saying that while there are challenges, the birth of a child brings immense joy. He confidently claimed that countries that have attained economic development have gone through similar reform processes and come out stronger.\n\nTompolo urged everyone to support Tinubu by going around and telling people that he is the best candidate. He expressed the hope that Nigeria would emerge stronger under Tinubu's leadership. He also emphasized that every developed country has followed a similar path to achieve economic development and that Nigeria will be no exception.\n\nGovernor Dapo Abiodun, representing his deputy at the event, commended Tompolo's movement for its support and said that the activities of the movement would complement other efforts to mobilise voters for Tinubu. She noted that Ogun State is prepared to support Tinubu in appreciation of the benefits it has received from his administration's policies and reforms.\n\nAbiodun addressed the electorate, urging them not to become complacent and to come out and vote. She reminded them that victory is not assured and that their active participation in the electoral process is crucial.",
  "summary": "Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has urged residents of Ogun State to support President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027, saying the administration’s economic reforms are attracting investors and stabilising the economy. Tompolo, the Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, made the call on Friday during the inauguration of the movement’s Ogun State […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Tompolo urges Ogun residents to support Tinubu's 2027 reelection bid.",
    "Praises Tinubu's policies restoring investor confidence and addressing fuel scarcity.",
    "Compares reform process to birth, urges active voter participation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mobilizing grassroots support through dedicated movements signals an early and organized effort to secure political continuity by framing current economic reforms as essential steps toward national development.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}