The Presidency has affirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused on delivering impactful governance to Nigerians rather than strategizing for the 2027 general elections.
This clarification was made by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, via a statement on Friday posted on X.
According to Dare, President Tinubu is more concerned about achieving shared prosperity and implementing far-reaching reforms that will reposition the country’s economy.
“President Tinubu is not worried about the next election. He’s worried about the shared prosperity that he can bring to Nigerians,” Dare said.
The statement comes at a time of rising political activities and economic difficulties across the nation.
It also follows recent political realignments, including the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), amid speculations of a strong opposition coalition ahead of 2027.
Highlighting the administration’s achievements, Dare said, “We’ve seen our foreign reserves go up, inflation drop, and trade surplus improve.
Exports are rising while imports have reduced, and investments exceeding $50 billion have been attracted into the economy.”
He added that President Tinubu remains steadfast in his leadership approach, emphasizing that the primary goal is to deliver real results to the Nigerian people by the end of his first term.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu has also reaffirmed his commitment to running a people-centered government.
Speaking on Friday while receiving members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), he urged Nigerians to remain hopeful despite prevailing economic challenges.
He acknowledged the tough economic decisions made since he assumed office in 2023, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies, which he described as a necessary step to secure Nigeria’s fiscal future.
“Yes, removing the fuel subsidy was hard, tough for me, but it’s a hard choice that Nigeria must face. We are not going to bankrupt our country,” Tinubu stated through his media aide, Bayo Onanuga.
The President further noted progress in various sectors, including increased agricultural production, reduced commodity prices, and growing competition in the petroleum sector, adding that these reforms are attracting more investments into the country.