‘Only hard decisions can make things easy in future’ – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has again defended the policies of his administration that led to excruciating hardship in the country, saying it was necessary to secure a better future for the country.
Tinubu who was addressing an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders meeting in Abuja on Thursday, said the government policies are beginning to bear fruits.
“Today, I am proud to affirm that our economic reforms are working. Nothing good comes easy in life. All of you have been through life, and sometimes, only hard decisions can make things easy in the future.
“We couldn’t just afford to spend the future of our children and unborn babies.
“Through our Renewed Hope Agenda, our administration pledged to tackle economic instability, improve security nationwide, reduce corruption, reform governance, and lift our people out of poverty.
“How fast could you have rebuilt this country? If you allow the arbitrage in the exchange rate to continue, that is the grandfather of corruption. You could see EFCC recover over seven hundred and fifty-something houses from one person,” he said.
The President admitted that the reforms were tough decisions but assured Nigerians they were necessary.
“Yes, we encountered challenges when we assumed office in May 2023, but we have made progress by implementing difficult, long overdue but necessary economic reforms.
“We have eliminated the arbitrage-driven multiple foreign exchanges, and our far-reaching tax reforms are coming.
“Because of the reforms, our country now attracts foreign direct investments that will ultimately create jobs and produce much-needed goods and services that will significantly improve the standard of living of our people,” he said.
Tinubu allayed fears that he was trying to turn Nigeria into a one party state.
According to him, growing support for APC is due to the outstanding achievements recorded by his administration.
The President said his administration’s focus on economic reforms for long-term gains has continued to receive positive reviews from within and outside the country.
“A one-party system is not suitable for democracy. We are one party ruling and carrying on with the aspirations of Nigerians. You don’t expect people to remain in a sinking ship without a life jacket. I am happy with what we have accomplished and expecting more people to come; that’s the game,” he added.
The Progressives Governors Forum Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, said the President had provided inspiring and visionary leadership and deserved a second term in 2027.
Both the President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, praised the President’s purposeful and inclusive leadership, and pledged their total support.
The APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje said the President would be the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential elections.
“I urge all members to reject internal sabotage. Engage communities, listen to citizens, and build a political structure beyond elections,” the former Kano State governor added.
Ganduje urged members to renew their commitment to the principles that united the party and inspired its formation.
“Let us rally behind President Bola Tinubu, support our policies, and deliver the Renewed Hope Nigerians rightfully deserve,” he stated.
The Syndicate reports that the meeting, held at the State House Conference Centre, was attended by APC National Working Committee, the leadership of the National Assembly, and governors elected under the party.
They reviewed the administration’s two-year performance across key economic sectors.
