President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is not drifting towards a one-party system.
Speaking at the APC Renewed Hope Agenda Summit held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, he said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is gaining widespread support due to its achievements since assuming office nearly two years ago.
Tinubu told party leaders, governors, and lawmakers that the country remains a multi-party democracy, but only one party is currently ‘making a difference.’
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“A one-party system is not ideal for democracy. But we are the party in power, and we are delivering on the expectations of Nigerians,” Tinubu said.
“People won’t stay on a sinking ship. They’ll go where there’s hope, and we are that hope.”
The summit, which reviewed the administration’s performance in critical sectors such as the economy, infrastructure, and security, also served as a platform for the APC to unanimously endorse Tinubu for re-election in 2027.
Tinubu highlighted the administration’s “hard but necessary” economic reforms.
These he said include the removal of the petrol subsidy, unification of exchange rates, and pending tax reforms aimed at driving growth and reducing corruption.
He argued that continuing with the previous policies would have mortgaged the future of Nigerian children.
“Today, we’re seeing the results. Foreign investors are returning, the naira is stabilising, and we’re creating conditions that will boost job creation and improve living standards,” Tinubu said.
He credited the Federal Executive Council (FEC), National Assembly, and party leaders for backing the administration’s reform agenda despite political risks.
“We inherited an economy in crisis in May 2023. But through bold decisions, we’re laying the foundation for a better Nigeria. These changes are not easy, but they are necessary,” he added.
Tinubu also described the arbitrage in the old foreign exchange regime as a major source of corruption and praised efforts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to recover assets.
“Imagine EFCC recovering over 750 properties from a single individual. That is what corruption has cost us,” he said.
The summit brought together top APC figures, including the National Working Committee, governors from 22 states, federal ministers, and lawmakers, who reviewed the administration’s achievements across various sectors under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, moved a motion of confidence in the President and declared support for a second term, a move seconded by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas also praised Tinubu’s leadership and backed the motion for his return.
APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje formalised the endorsement, declaring Tinubu the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
“Let us stand united. Reject internal sabotage, listen to the people, and build structures that last beyond elections,” Ganduje urged party members.
