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Under Tinubu, Nigeria Is Moving In Right Direction
Though the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, at its first plenary meeting of 2025 in Abuja at the weekend, gave an alarming prognosis of the state of the economy and the polity that sounded more like snippets from an outdated book.
In his opening address, CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru listed youth unemployment, insecurity, poverty, corruption, and electoral fraud as some of the ills plaguing the country. He demanded quick action from leaders nationwide to stop the country from drifting.
However, in a statehouse statement, in Abuja, dated, March 10, the Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency maintains that Nigeria is moving in the right direction under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu deeply appreciates the constant interventions of the Catholic Bishops in matters of governance in our country. The Conference of Catholic Bishops’ patriotic fervour and commitment to national unity, peace, and stability are unassailable and deeply valued and respected by the government.
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While some of the governance challenges in the areas highlighted by the Bishops remain, it is important to state categorically that our country has made tremendous progress in all areas since President Tinubu assumed office about 22 months ago.
In terms of insecurity, Nigeria is more secure today than it was in 2023, thanks to our military and other security agencies and the strong leadership provided by President Tinubu as the Commander-in-Chief.
In the last two years, over 8000 criminals – bandits, armed robbers, Boko Haram terrorists, and kidnappers – have been eliminated, and over 10,000 Nigerians – primarily women and children have been rescued from their abductors. As a result of improved security in our communities, especially in the North-West and the North-East, farmers have returned to their farms, and our country has seen increased food production, which is currently driving down prices of essential commodities. Farmers in Kaduna, Kebbi and Jigawa are eloquent testimonies of the improved security ambience. Similarly, farmers growing cash crops in many parts of the country are experiencing a new life of boom and prosperity.
On the economy, Tinubu’s administration has stabilised the economy from the precarious situation it inherited on assumption of office. Our balance of trade has improved, foreign reserves are in a stronger position, inflation has moderated, our currency is gaining strength against convertible currencies, local refining capacity has tremendously increased on the back of Dangote Refinery and NNPCL Refineries in Port Harcourt and Warri, going on stream.
Realising the importance of youth to national development and economic growth, President Tinubu’s administration has designed programmes that will catalyse youth employment, enhance their capability, and harness their ingenuity, creativity, and talents for better productivity.
These programmes, including 3MTT, NATEP, LEEP, IDiCE, NiYA, and the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund, were designed to create over 10 million new jobs for young people.
More than ever, the country has increased revenue collection phenomenally and is mobilising more local revenue to fund critical development priorities.
Under President Tinubu, Nigeria spends more on economic and social infrastructure such as roads, power, healthcare, education, and security. The unprecedented N54.9 trillion 2025 budget is designed to revitalise the economy and set it on a new growth trajectory.
Local and international institutions have continued to praise the Tinubu administration’s implementation of necessary reforms.
Last week, Chatham House, a United Kingdom International Affairs policy think tank, praised President Tinubu’s economic management team. In an article, Chatham House said Nigeria’s economy had been most competitive under President Tinubu in 25 years due to his reforms.
While we agree that many Nigerians still face difficulties, we remain convinced that the government is making the right decisions that will lead to a better and more prosperous country. President Tinubu and his team will continue to work very hard on behalf of our compatriots to deliver the promise of a greater and stronger Nigeria. The Tinubu administration is optimistic about the future and the ongoing positive changes.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election for the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in Plateau State was thrown into chaos on Saturday after suspected thugs disrupted the vote-counting process, forcing electoral officials and party members to flee for safety.
The incident occurred at the RCM Primary School in Zarmaganda, Jos South Local Government Area, during a direct primary election organised ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Trouble reportedly started after disagreements emerged between supporters of former House of Representatives member, Dachung Baggos, and another aspirant, Hon. Esther Dung, over the outcome of the exercise.
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Party sources disclosed that electoral officials had commenced a recount of votes following protests by supporters of Baggos, who rejected the earlier declaration of Esther Dung as the winner.
During the recount, Baggos was said to have polled 570 votes, while another aspirant, Arum, secured 66 votes before the process was interrupted.
Tension escalated when officials moved to count votes belonging to Esther Dung, as suspected hoodlums stormed the venue and disrupted the exercise.
An APC official, Nandom Paul, confirmed the incident, explaining that supporters of Dung opposed the recount on the grounds that many accredited voters had already cast their ballots and left the venue.
According to him, efforts by the electoral officer to calm both camps and assure them of transparency failed to resolve the disagreement.
The situation later turned violent, forcing party officials, electoral officers, and supporters to scamper for safety as security operatives intervened and evacuated officials from the scene.
Meanwhile, in a related primary election held at Zawan A Ward in Jos South LGA, Esther Bitrus emerged victorious after polling 316 votes to defeat Dachung Baggos, who secured 130 votes, while Ajiji received two votes.
A monitor of the exercise, Jude Dalyop, described the Zawan A Ward primary as peaceful and credible, noting that agents of all aspirants were present throughout the process.
The APC is expected to collate and officially announce the final results for the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency after voting concludes across all wards.
The battle for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027 has officially gathered momentum as leading opposition figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, and Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde intensified moves aimed at challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The opposition leaders made major political declarations on Thursday, unveiling plans, alliances, and presidential ambitions that could reshape the country’s political landscape ahead of the next general election.
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Atiku Abubakar, now contesting under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), submitted his presidential nomination form at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, describing his ambition as part of a broader mission to rescue Nigeria from hardship and despair.
According to the former vice president, Nigerians must unite beyond ethnic and religious divisions to restore prosperity and rebuild confidence in governance.
“This is more than a political journey; it is a national movement rooted in hope, renewal, and the collective resolve to save Nigeria from despair,” Atiku said.
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, who also submitted his nomination form under the ADC, launched a scathing criticism of the APC-led administration, blaming the “Emilokan” ideology for the economic suffering currently facing Nigerians.
Amaechi argued that leadership should be based on competence and performance rather than tribal, regional, or religious sentiments.
“It is Emilokan that brought us here. Nigerians are suffering,” he declared while addressing supporters in Abuja.
The former Rivers governor further questioned the APC’s push for another term, insisting the current administration had failed to improve the welfare of Nigerians.
Meanwhile, Peter Obi disclosed that he would spend only one term in office if elected president in 2027.
Speaking during an interview on News Central TV, the former Labour Party presidential candidate stated that he had no intention of remaining in power beyond four years.
“I want to be a one-term president because of stability. I will not stay a day longer than four years,” Obi stated.
He also criticised the country’s worsening economic conditions, rising debt profile, and increasing hardship under the current administration.
In Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde formally declared his presidential ambition under a new political alliance involving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM).
Makinde announced the launch of the “Reset Nigeria Movement,” which he described as the beginning of a wider opposition coalition determined to offer Nigerians a credible alternative in 2027.
The Oyo governor accused the ruling party of weakening democracy and attempting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.
“The economic and security situations continue to worsen, forcing Nigerians into survival mode,” Makinde said during a mega rally at Mapo Hall.
He urged opposition parties and ordinary citizens to unite in order to rescue the country from worsening insecurity, poverty, and economic hardship.
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Bauchi State, Alhaji Usman Adamu, has come to the defence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying most of those accusing him of working for the All Progressives Congress (APC) have now joined the ruling party themselves.
Adamu made the remarks in Abuja while submitting his nomination forms for the Bauchi governorship race ahead of the 2027 elections.
The PDP aspirant dismissed claims that Wike was secretly backing the APC, arguing that many of the minister’s critics had already defected to the ruling party.
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“About 85 per cent of those accusing him have already officially decamped to the APC. Who is working for APC?” he asked.
Praising Wike’s political strength and influence within the PDP, Adamu compared the minister’s political survival to a football match where one player defeated several opponents.
“Before, about 14 governors ganged up against one person. Gradually, one after the other, you were scoring one, two. I have never seen such a scorer. In the end, the match ended 14-0. I am thanking Wike,” he said.
According to him, politics is like a battlefield that requires strategy, leadership and strong fighters to secure victory.
Turning to his governorship ambition, Adamu described himself as a unifying figure capable of bridging the gap between youths, women and elders in Bauchi State.
“I am not too old and neither too young to be a leader in this country. I will be the bridge between the women, youths and elders,” he stated.
On regional politics in the state, Adamu said he does not belong to either of the dominant blocs, stressing that he would stand as a neutral force for unity.
“We have a dichotomy in the state that is called Bauchi-Kataokum. I don’t belong to Bauchi, I don’t belong to Kataokum. I will be in the middle of this place,” he added.
The PDP governorship hopeful also expressed confidence in his chances of winning the election, even if the incumbent governor supports another candidate.
“Power and authority belongs to God and only Him can decide the future with certainty. Bauchi people are very wise and they can choose what they want for themselves,” he said.
Adamu further dismissed reports suggesting the PDP was losing relevance in Bauchi State due to internal crises and defections.
“As far as I am concerned, there is one party here, which is PDP. PDP has its stronghold in Bauchi. Most of the people of Bauchi are PDP and you cannot change them from that position,” he declared.
He also questioned the legitimacy of rival factions within the party, insisting that only leaders recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should be taken seriously.
Despite ongoing tensions within the opposition party, Adamu maintained that the PDP would emerge stronger after its primaries and remain a major political force in Bauchi State.
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