The Tinubu Re-Election Action Group (TRAG) has unveiled an extensive grassroots mobilisation strategy aimed at securing the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 presidential election.
The National Coordinator of the group, Ambassador Akinwande Jonathan Oludiya disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja during a press conference and the unveiling of the organisation’s national leadership directory.
Oludiya described TRAG as a nationwide political support organisation established to promote peace, responsible political engagement and grassroots participation in support of the Tinubu-Shettima administration.
He said the group was an independent support organisation with its own leadership, programmes and organisational structure, while working in alignment with the broader political movement supporting the President.
According to him, TRAG’s vision is to build “a strong, united and sustainable grassroots movement” capable of connecting communities, leaders and citizens through responsible political engagement and purposeful programmes.
He said the organisation had established structures across the six geopolitical zones, the Federal Capital Territory and the 774 local government areas, stressing that the structure was designed not merely to compile names but to create an effective network for communication, mobilisation and community development.
Oludiya said TRAG would focus on programmes covering women and youth empowerment, agriculture and food security, cooperative development, small-business opportunities, voter education and grassroots community engagement.
He stressed that the organisation believed political participation should go beyond election periods.
“Politics should not be limited to election periods. It should also be about people, opportunities, participation and community development,” he said.
The national coordinator said the group would continue to communicate government programmes and achievements to citizens, listen to their concerns and encourage peaceful and lawful participation in the democratic process.
Women, Youth Programmes Take Centre Stage
Jonathan particularly highlighted programmes targeted at women and other grassroots members, saying the organisation was determined to ensure that supporters were not abandoned after elections.
He said TRAG would adopt what he described as a business-oriented approach to political support, with programmes designed to empower members and cushion economic challenges.
“Women programmes are especially important. We love women, and we love God for you. Women are very, very important and are one of the key pillars of what we are doing,” he said.
He explained that the programmes would be designed to provide members with opportunities beyond political mobilisation, including access to government initiatives, entrepreneurship and other empowerment schemes.
The Coordinator said TRAG would interface with ministries, departments and agencies of government to identify programmes and policies capable of benefiting its members and communities.
“We will key into all the ministries. Any programmes or policies that we believe can be good and can help in making Nigeria a better and greater country, we will key into them,” he said.
He assured members that the organisation would remain committed to them beyond the 2027 election, insisting that there must be “life after the election.”
According to him, the new approach was informed by the experiences of political supporters who made significant personal sacrifices during previous elections but were left without adequate support afterwards.
He said TRAG was determined to ensure that its members benefited from structured programmes and opportunities rather than being treated as disposable political foot soldiers.
Grassroots Structure Across 774 LGAs
Jonathan said the strength of TRAG would come primarily from its grassroots structures, particularly at the local government level.
He said the organisation believed President Tinubu’s emphasis on grassroots development and local impact provided an opportunity for support groups to deepen their engagement with communities.
“Our strength is from the grassroots. TRAG, foremost, is a local government force,” he said.
He added that the organisation would use its structures to educate voters on government programmes, mobilise support and promote peaceful participation in the democratic process.
Jonathan also disclosed that TRAG emerged from the coming together of four platforms that supported President Tinubu during the 2023 election, but said the new organisation had developed its own distinct identity, programmes and structure.
He said the group was registered and had developed a comprehensive framework for reaching communities across the country.
TRAG Unveils National Leadership Directory
Earlier, the National Publicity Secretary of TRAG, Dr. Chukha Oniyama, described the unveiling of the organisation’s national leadership directory as a major milestone in its activities.
Oniyama said the event marked the formal activation of the next phase of TRAG’s nationalisation, grassroots mobilisation and strategic engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said the organisation’s structure would cover the six geopolitical zones, the FCT and all 774 local government areas.
He said TRAG’s message was simple: to continue supporting policies and programmes considered beneficial to Nigerians while strengthening partnerships and grassroots engagement.
Oniyama thanked the organisation’s leaders, members and invited guests for their participation and support.
He expressed confidence that the group’s structures, programmes and grassroots mobilisation would contribute significantly to its objective of securing greater support for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima in the 2027 presidential election.
The organisation adopted the philosophy: “Strong Structure, Responsible Leadership, Grassroots Impact, Renewed Hope.”
