Transport union pledges strong support for Tinubu in next election
Bola Tinubu has received a major endorsement from the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) for the 2027 presidential election. The association, led by Musa Maitakobi, has promised to mobilise support across all 774 local government areas and deliver at least five million votes for his re-election. RTEAN highlighted its nationwide structure and membership as key assets in the upcoming election. The group also praised recent government initiatives in the transport sector.
What we know
- Musa Maitakobi, president of RTEAN, pledged to deliver no fewer than five million votes for Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
- RTEAN donated a fully branded bus to the APC Jagaban Squad to support grassroots mobilisation in the Federal Capital Territory.
- Maitakobi stated that RTEAN has over five million registered members and functional leadership in all local government areas nationwide.
- The association plans to hold a national convention to reaffirm its political direction and continued support for Bola Tinubu.
- Maitakobi commended the Tinubu administration for introducing Compressed Natural Gas vehicles and expressed hope for the establishment of a dedicated Transport Bank.
