Working People United (WOPU), a coalition of labour leaders, professionals, and artisans, has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election. The group made the announcement during a visit to Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), where it presented its structure and vision for mobilising working Nigerians. Nneamaka Okafor, Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the minister, confirmed the meeting in a statement. WOPU National President Comr. Williams Akporeha said the group was created to expand political participation for working people beyond conventional union channels. He stated that the endorsement of President Tinubu stems from confidence in the administration's long-term economic stability and national growth plans. According to Akporeha, WOPU aims to drive nationwide grassroots engagement in support of the President's second-term agenda. In response, Sen. Lokpobiri praised the group's organisation and commitment to development. He acknowledged the role of labour and grassroots movements in public engagement and expressed willingness to support collaborative efforts.
WOPU claims to represent working Nigerians beyond traditional unions while operating through ministerial access only. The group's endorsement of Tinubu is based on belief in a vision that has not delivered measurable economic relief for workers. If the long-term plan is the rationale, workers are being asked to support now for promises yet to materialise.
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