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President Bola Tinubu has taken direct aim at opposition figures and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as he signalled readiness for the 2027 elections, using a mix of sharp criticism and political messaging at a high-profile gathering in Abuja.
Speaking at a Renewed Hope Ambassadors meeting convened by Hope Uzodimma, Tinubu mocked the ADC’s recent convention in the capital, dismissing it as lacking substance and seriousness.
He described it as a “street convention,” contrasting it with what he framed as a more structured and purposeful political direction under his administration.
In a pointed reference to opposition coalition efforts, the President took a swipe at Atiku Abubakar, revisiting his past role in Nigeria’s privatisation programme.
Tinubu said: “No one among them is without history, the head was the chairman of the privatisation council of Nigeria at one time. They privatised the steel industry in Delta, is it working today? They privatised Ajaokuta Steel Company, is it working today? They privatised another man’s political party; that one says no.”
He used the examples to question the legacy of those policies and to suggest contradictions within the opposition coalition.
Tinubu also used the platform to reinforce his “Renewed Hope Agenda,” presenting it as a pathway to economic growth and democratic stability.
He argued that ongoing infrastructure development, social investments, and economic reforms under his government were visible indicators of progress, even as he accused critics of wilfully ignoring them.
In a remark that drew attention, the President said his leadership represents continuity with that of the late Muhammadu Buhari, describing their administrations as closely aligned in purpose.
He framed this as a continuation of shared policies and vision rather than a departure.
Addressing critics more directly, Tinubu said those unwilling to acknowledge what he described as achievements of his government would be “given eyeglasses,” a metaphor for what he suggested is their refusal to see progress.
He dismissed any suggestion that opposition pressure could weaken his political resolve, insisting he remains undeterred and prepared for future contests.
According to him, his political journey has been defined by resilience, adding that he would not hesitate to repeat the same path if necessary.
The remarks come amid intensifying political positioning ahead of 2027, with parties and emerging coalitions testing narratives, alliances, and public sentiment in what is expected to shape the next electoral cycle.
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