President Bola Tinubu credits the rising support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to its achievements within his first two years in office. He also reassured Nigerians that democracy will be upheld and that Nigeria will not become a one-party state.
Speaking at the APC Renewed Hope Agenda Summit held at the State House Conference Centre on Thursday, Tinubu addressed party leaders, the National Working Committee, the leadership of the National Assembly, and 22 APC governors from the Progressive Governors’ Forum.
During the summit, the party’s leadership unanimously endorsed Tinubu for a second term, according to his spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.
“A one-party system is not ideal for democracy,” Tinubu said. “People will not stay on a sinking ship without a life jacket. I am happy with what we have achieved. Moreover, I expect more people to join us. That is the political game.”
He emphasized that citizens have the constitutional right to freedom of association. He also thanked the Federal Executive Council for their commitment to a better Nigeria.
Tinubu highlighted progress under the Renewed Hope Agenda. This includes economic reforms, improved security, anti-corruption efforts, and governance restructuring. All are aimed at lifting millions out of poverty.
“Together, we pledged to confront Nigeria’s challenges head-on,” the President said. “Today, I proudly say our economic reforms are working. Good things never come easy. However, our tough decisions are already paying off.”
He pointed to the elimination of foreign exchange arbitrage and ongoing tax reforms as key achievements. These moves have started attracting foreign direct investment.
“How fast could we have rebuilt this country if we allowed the exchange rate arbitrage to continue? That was the grandfather of corruption,” he added. He also mentioned the EFCC’s recovery of over 750 properties from one individual as a sign of progress.
Summit Reviews Two-Year Milestone
The APC convened the summit to assess the administration’s performance across key sectors. Tinubu reiterated his commitment to long-term gains and inclusive development. International feedback on Nigeria’s economic direction has been largely positive.
“We are halfway through the journey that started 24 months ago,” he said. “There is still much more to come.”
