The Presidency has reaffirmed that President Bola Tinubu is prioritizing economic reforms over political considerations for the 2027 election, emphasizing his commitment to long-term national development.
Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Mr. Sunday Dare, stated that the president is more concerned with the impact of his economic policies than with political maneuvering.
In a post on his X account on Friday night, Dare highlighted key economic improvements under Tinubu’s leadership, underscoring the administration’s focus on economic stability.
“President Tinubu is not worried about the next election. He’s worried about the shared prosperity that he can bring to Nigerians,” Dare wrote.
“He is focused on ensuring that the reforms he has implemented yield meaningful results. His concern is the long-term trajectory of Nigeria’s economy. That’s his priority.”
Dare pointed to positive economic indicators, including rising foreign reserves, declining inflation, increased trade surplus, and a surge in investments exceeding $50 billion. He also noted improvements in export performance and a drop in import dependence.
“We have clear data, and we have a president who is firmly in control. He has remained committed to the tough decisions necessary for economic recovery. Right now, his focus is not on the next election but on ensuring that by the end of his first term, he can confidently say, ‘I have impacted the lives of Nigerians and turned this economy around.’”
Dare’s remarks come amid ongoing political realignments, with efforts underway to form a coalition that could challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
Notably, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, a founding member of the APC, has defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) following reported disagreements with Tinubu’s administration.
