The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, showered effusive praise on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, boldly declaring him the most effective leader Nigeria has had since the return to civilian rule in 1999. The party claimed that within just two years, Tinubu has outperformed all previous presidents of the Fourth Republic.
This glowing appraisal comes amid intensifying criticism from opposition parties and economic reports painting a grim picture of the country’s current realities. Yet, the APC appears undeterred, standing firmly behind its standard-bearer as the 2027 general elections approach.
Speaking during a televised interview, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said:
“This President, in two years, has done more than all other presidents, in the direction of ordering our priorities and tackling some of the challenges faced by our economy.”
He dismissed the criticisms emerging from opposition quarters, especially those rallying around figures like Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Nasir el-Rufai, describing their positions as politically motivated and lacking substance.
“President Tinubu remains focused on matters that guarantee the long-term health of our country. The hue and cry from opposition members… does not cut it. They know in their heart that Tinubu is doing exactly what any right-thinking leader would do for Nigeria,” Morka asserted.
Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, succeeding fellow APC leader Muhammadu Buhari. Before them, the Fourth Republic featured Olusegun Obasanjo, the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and Goodluck Jonathan—all under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) umbrella.
Reacting to the APC’s self-praise, the PDP used the occasion of its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to lash out at the Tinubu-led government.
As the 2027 elections loom, the battle lines are clearly drawn: the APC touts Tinubu as a transformative figure tackling long-term challenges, while the PDP and other critics portray his government as out of touch with the daily realities of millions of Nigerians.
