For contributing to his electoral success, 36 support groups demand appointments from Tinubu
The G36 Renewed Hope Support Group, representing various support groups across Nigeria, has come forward to request board appointments from President Bola Tinubu.
These support groups claimed that they played a significant role in financing Mr Tinubu’s election campaign, going to extreme measures such as borrowing and even stealing money to ensure his victory.
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In a press conference held in Lagos, the groups collectively voiced their frustrations and called for compensation in the form of board appointments.
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Addressing President Tinubu, the support groups emphasized their grassroots involvement and the hardships they endured during the election.
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They highlighted the immense financial sacrifices made by their members, including borrowing money, begging for funds, and selling personal properties to facilitate a successful campaign for Mr Tinubu. With these sacrifices in mind, the support groups firmly expressed their unity and appealed for deserving compensation.
Samson Bilesanmi, the leader of the G36 Renewed Hope Support Group, acknowledged that not all members could be appointed as ministers, special assistants, or chief of staff.
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However, he proposed that President Tinubu consider appointing them to federal boards and agencies, which total over 200 in number. By offering these positions, Mr Tinubu could reward their efforts and provide them with meaningful opportunities to contribute to the country’s development.
Furthermore, the support groups raised concerns about the previous amalgamation of support groups and the disappointment they experienced as a result.
They urged President Tinubu to dissolve the existing amalgamation and establish a new one under a different name.
According to Mr Bilesanmi, this step is necessary to prevent a few individuals from monopolizing the benefits and resources intended for the support groups.
He emphasized that certain members of the previous amalgamation were unable to account for the millions of naira allocated to them during the campaign.
The plea from the G36 Renewed Hope Support Group highlights the intricate dynamics of Nigerian politics and the reliance on support groups for electoral success.
It sheds light on the financial pressures faced by these grassroots organizations and their members, who often go to great lengths to secure victory for their preferred candidates. The support groups’ request for board appointments reflects their desire for recognition and a fair distribution of resources, given the crucial roles they played in the electoral process.
A coalition of support groups, known as the G36 Renewed Hope Support Group, has urged President Bola Tinubu to compensate them with board appointments.
These support groups claim to have gone to extraordinary lengths, including borrowing and even stealing money, to finance Mr Tinubu’s election campaign. They recently held a press conference in Lagos to express their frustrations and collectively appeal for compensation.
The G36 Renewed Hope Support Group, representing diverse support groups from across Nigeria, is calling for board appointments from President Bola Tinubu. They assert that their financial contributions played a pivotal role in ensuring Mr Tinubu’s victory, with members resorting to drastic measures such as borrowing and even stealing money. During a press conference in Lagos, the support groups voiced their grievances and requested compensation in the form of board appointments.I
In their address to President Tinubu, the support groups highlighted their grassroots political involvement and the challenges they faced during the election. They emphasized the significant financial sacrifices made by their members, including borrowing funds, seeking financial aid, and selling personal assets to ensure a successful campaign for Mr Tinubu. As a result, they presented a united front and appealed for fair compensation.
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