Ahead of the 2027 general elections, political allies of former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida are regrouping with a renewed vision for national unity and development.

During a courtesy visit to his Hilltop mansion in Minna by a political movement, The Nigerian Project, Babangida reaffirmed his belief in a united and prosperous Nigeria, emphasizing that a divided nation cannot progress.

While reiterating his belief in one Nigeria and its indivisibility, the former President advised Nigerians to remain loyal to the country and its leadership, and advocated for inclusive governance where citizens? voices are heard, ideas debated, and policies implemented for national progress.

"I believe in one Nigeria, and on its unity, I stand. Thank you for following my footsteps and upholding the ideals of patriotism and national unity, which we all fought for", IBB told the delegation.

He urged Nigerians to remain loyal to the country and its leadership, advocating for inclusive governance where citizens? voices are heard, ideas debated, and policies implemented for national progress.

TNP?s Vision for a New Nigeria

Earlier, the leader of the delegation and National Convener of The Nigerian Project, Ochiagha Reagan Ufomba, described TNP as Nigeria?s fastest-growing political organization, with structures across all 36 states, the FCT, and all 774 Local Government Areas and wards.

He said the organisation is committed to reviving the ideals, philosophies and doctrines that once made Nigeria great, fostering national discourse, ensuring inclusivity, and breaking barriers to intellectual and economic empowerment.

?We are committed to reviving the ideals, philosophies and doctrines that once made Nigeria great, fostering national discourse, ensuring inclusivity, and breaking barriers to intellectual and economic empowerment?, Ufomba stated.

He emphasized TNP?s dedication to electoral reforms that ensure that votes count, highlighting IBBnomics as a framework for integrity, transparency, and accountable leadership.

?IBB presided over Nigeria?s freest and fairest election, and it is time to restore faith in our electoral process.

?The actus reus cannot stand without a corresponding mens rea. Nigeria has failed to toe this path of reckoning. In my view, rescuing the baby from the bathwater remains our nation?s wisest choice?, Ufomba said.

He hinted on the need to return to a two-party democratic system and a holistic reform of the electoral system.

IBB?s Political Legacy and TNP?s Role in 2027

Founded in 2007 as Babangida?s political structure, TNP has evolved into a mass movement advocating patriotism, loyalty, and national development.

With renewed momentum ahead of 2027, the group is poised to play a decisive role in shaping Nigeria?s political landscape.

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