The Presidency has confirmed the launch of a nationwide grassroots mobilisation by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), signalling an early build-up to the 2027 general elections following a strategy meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

In a statement, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Special Duties and Director of Communications for the RHA, Tunde Rahman, described the Thursday meeting in the State House, Abuja, as President Tinubu’s first formal engagement with leaders and coordinators of the network, framing it as a defining moment in the administration’s political and civic outreach.

At the heart of the engagement was a clear directive from the President: take the message of governance reforms directly to the grassroots while anchoring political mobilisation on democratic principles, particularly respect for the rule of law and judicial authority.

“You represent the conscience of a nation determined to break free from poverty and hopelessness,” Tinubu told the ambassadors, according to the statement.

“We must respect lawful court orders and uphold the principles of democracy and separation of powers. There is no path to national greatness other than a shared vision for progress and prosperity.”

The meeting, which drew Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors and top stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), underscored a broader effort to synchronise party structures with governance messaging ahead of future electoral cycles.

Central to this strategy is the activation of grassroots structures across the country.

Imo State Governor and Director-General of the RHA, Hope Uzodinma, revealed that the network has already established operational frameworks down to the ward and polling unit levels.

According to him, the mobilisation is not merely political but data-driven, with ongoing enumeration and engagement across markets, schools, professional associations, women groups and faith-based organisations.

“Our structures are not only functional but delivering measurable political and civic outcomes nationwide,” Uzodinma said.

He explained that the RHA was conceived as a unified communication platform under the theme: “One Party, One Message, One Mobilisation Framework,” aimed at simplifying government policies for citizens while reinforcing public understanding of ongoing reforms.

For Kaduna State Governor and Deputy Director-General of the network, Uba Sani, the challenge ahead is as much about communication as it is about mobilisation.

“If we don’t tell our story, others will tell it their own way,” he warned, reflecting concerns within the ruling party over opposition narratives and public perception of ongoing reforms.

Sani argued that the Tinubu administration has provided unprecedented support to sub-national governments, urging political leaders, ministers and appointees to actively communicate policy outcomes at the grassroots.

Similarly, Gombe State Governor and RHA Secretary, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, pointed to a noticeable shift in federal-state relations since 2023, describing the current phase as one of improved coordination and impact.

Drawing from his experience across two administrations, Yahaya maintained that governors are better positioned under the current framework to deliver on development priorities.

Beyond mobilisation, the meeting also served as a platform for key political figures to rally support for the administration’s reform agenda, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of foreign exchange rates.

Former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari described the reforms as necessary, noting that resistance is often an inevitable phase of structural change.

Echoing this sentiment, former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim and former governors Tanko Al-Makura and Ifeanyi Okowa backed the administration’s economic direction, while urging sustained focus despite criticism.

Their interventions reflect a broader attempt by the ruling party to frame current economic policies as long-term corrective measures rather than short-term political liabilities.

The renewed push also aligns with the APC’s post-convention strategy. On March 29, the party directed its state and zonal coordinators to intensify grassroots engagement and promote the administration’s policy achievements.

Uzodinma stressed that internal cohesion would be critical to sustaining momentum, calling for closer alignment between party structures and elected officials.

“The emergence of new party officers presents an opportunity for improved coordination,” he said, urging stakeholders to function as a cohesive bloc in projecting government achievements.

He further advocated deeper grassroots penetration, recommending a minimum of 50 active members per ward and encouraging direct engagement in markets, motor parks and local communities.

Beyond politics, discussions at the meeting touched on governance challenges, particularly security and citizen engagement.

Governor Yahaya emphasised the need for stronger collaboration across all tiers of government, noting that national development and security require coordinated action.

He also backed calls for local policing structures, arguing that security is most effective when managed at the community level.

“Politics is local. The involvement of local police will enhance security and enable economic and political activities to thrive,” he said.

Uzodinma, on his part, highlighted the importance of establishing an effective feedback loop between citizens, party organs and government, describing it as essential for improving policy outcomes and public satisfaction.

“When feedback works effectively, Nigerians are satisfied and government performs better,” he noted.

The latest mobilisation drive reflects an emerging strategy within the ruling party: consolidate internal structures, sharpen messaging, and expand grassroots engagement well ahead of the next electoral cycle.