Emmanuel Clement
An All Progressives Congress (APC) support group in Kogi State, Mopamuro Progressive Women (MPW), has accused the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) in Mopamuro Local Government Area of secretly working for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday by its Coordinator, Mrs. Funmilola Zaccheaus, the group alleged that the TSG was using the name of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to mobilise support for ADC presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, while claiming to be committed to the President’s re-election.
The women group also alleged that the TSG enjoys the backing of Hon. James Abiodun Faleke and called on the leadership of the APC to caution the lawmaker over activities it described as capable of undermining the party.
“Our attention has been drawn to the nefarious activities of an organisation known as the Tinubu Support Group in Mopamuro, which is allegedly using the name of the President to conceal its intention of mobilising support for the ADC,” the statement said.
“We find it appalling that those who intend to support the ADC would hide under the President’s name. We’re also concerned by claims that the group is being sponsored by Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, who many believe to be a supporter of the President.”
MPW further alleged that some individuals linked to the TSG were opposed to the success of the APC in Mopamuro and urged party members to remain vigilant against attempts to mislead supporters.
According to the group, mobilising for an Atiku Abubakar presidency is inconsistent with any genuine support for President Tinubu, and the development warrants scrutiny at a time APC leaders in the area are working to secure his re-election.
“We call on the national leadership of our party to call Hon. James Faleke to order to prevent any disruption of the grassroots mobilisation efforts being undertaken by party leaders in Kogi State to secure a landslide victory for Mr. President,” the group added.
Reaffirming its loyalty, the group assured President Tinubu of its commitment to his second-term bid.
“We want to assure Mr President that Mopamuro Progressive Women stands firmly behind his leadership and will work tirelessly to mobilise women, families and grassroots supporters across Mopamuro for his second-term victory.
“We are committed to taking his message and achievements to every community and ensuring that the people understand the importance of sustaining his administration beyond 2027,” it stated.
