By Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser, MFR
Twelve questions circulating publicly have been attributed to former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, although authorship remains unverified. The National Patriots welcomes scrutiny grounded in facts, figures and the responsibilities of every tier of government.
1. FUEL SUBSIDY: WHERE ARE THE TRILLIONS SAVED FROM SUBSIDY REMOVAL, AND WHAT TANGIBLE BENEFITS HAVE NIGERIANS RECEIVED?
An August 2026 assessment estimated ₦15.8 trillion in savings: Federal Government ₦5.43 trillion, states ₦6.52 trillion and local governments ₦3.88 trillion.
Fiscal space supports infrastructure, ₦223.8 billion student financing, ₦150 billion mortgage support, ₦50 billion consumer credit, healthcare, education, wages and social protection.
These are estimated fiscal resources, not a separate bank account. States and councils must turn increased FAAC into schools, clinics, roads and jobs. Citizens deserve transparent accounting.
2. INSECURITY: WHY NEGOTIATE WITH BANDITS IN THE NORTH WHILE TAKING A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO SECURITY ISSUES IN THE SOUTH-WEST?
Defence Minister General Christopher Musa opposes bandit negotiations and ransom payments. Such negotiations predated Tinubu, including during El-Rufai’s governorship.
Northern operations face forests and remote settlements; cross-border arms; compromised intelligence; hostage risks; overlapping terrorism, kidnapping, illegal mining and communal violence; and ambushes.
Oriire in Oyo and operations in Kwara demonstrate intelligence-led approaches. The National Patriots advocates stronger military operations, border surveillance and community cooperation. Different tactics do not mean different values for Nigerian lives.
3. ELECTRICITY: YOU PROMISED NIGERIANS SHOULD NOT RE-ELECT YOU IN 2027 IF YOU FAILED TO FIX ELECTRICITY. WHERE IS THE LIGHT?
Tinubu’s 2022 declaration was rhetorical emphasis—a figure of speech expressing determination, rather than a literal instruction to voters.
The Electricity Act of June 2023 empowered state electricity markets.
By May 2026, 15 states had assumed regulatory responsibilities: Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Kogi, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo and Plateau. Gombe subsequently transitioned; Akwa Ibom received a transfer order. Other states are advancing investments.
Abia’s 188MW Geometric plant serves nine Aba-area councils. Lagos has 26MW Akute, 21MW Island Power and 40MW Victoria Island projects; some target December 2026 operations. Edo’s 100MW CCETC project targets December commissioning, with 46MW reportedly installed.
Regulatory reform is not electricity already supplied.
President Tinubu has delivered the fundamental legislative reform he promised in order to address Nigeria’s persistent electricity outages. With the legal and policy framework firmly established through the exercise of his presidential powers, implementation now rests with state governments and their private-sector partners. The President has fulfilled his commitment within his constitutional authority, laying the foundation for sustainable and reliable electricity supply nationwide.
4. POVERTY: WITH MILLIONS STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE, WHAT CONCRETE STEPS HAS YOUR GOVERNMENT TAKEN TO REDUCE POVERTY, ESPECIALLY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA?
More than ₦600 billion in transfers reportedly reached over 10 million vulnerable households.
Five new development commissions—North-West, North-Central, South-East, South-South and South-West—complement the North-East Commission through infrastructure and empowerment.
The National Social Protection Plan, proposed 90-Day Cost-of-Living Reduction Plan, $1 billion social protection initiative, NG-CARES, SOLID and HOPE address hardship, health and livelihoods.
Seven North-West states received approximately ₦749.7 billion net FAAC in H1 2026. EFCC oversight should ensure local results; immediate relief must accompany sustainable employment.
State-by-state analysis appears in Nigeria’s Great Reset: Rebuilding Today for a Prosperous Tomorrow, by Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser, MFR.
5. AGRICULTURE: WHERE ARE THE PROMISED MARKETING BOARDS, GUARANTEED PRICES AND INVESTMENTS TO MAKE FOOD AFFORDABLE?
The ₦200 billion Bank of Agriculture Guaranteed Minimum Price Programme, announced September 8, 2026, targets 500,000 farmers and 11.5 million households.
The $500 million World Bank-supported SPIN programme supports a 500,000-hectare irrigation ambition by 2030.
A Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board is proposed.
Guaranteed prices protect farmers; irrigation, mechanisation, credit and processing enable multiple harvests, improve supply and ease food costs. Nigeria cannot rely on seasonal rainfall alone.
6. DIGITAL JOBS: WHERE ARE THE ONE MILLION DIGITAL JOBS PROMISED TO NIGERIAN YOUTHS?
The 3MTT programme reports 135,000 trainees, 300,000 resource users, 1.8 million registrations and approximately 15,000 facilitated career opportunities nationwide.
Software, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and data skills can support internships, entrepreneurship and employment.
Facilitated opportunities are not necessarily permanent jobs; training must convert into paid work.
7. INDUSTRIALISATION: HOW MANY INDUSTRIES HAVE YOU BUILT OR REVIVED IN THE NORTH-WEST, AND WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE AKK GAS PIPELINE?
Initiatives include Kaduna’s Kakuri textile revitalisation, Kano leather and garment activity, Bank of Industry financing and a proposed textile board.
The inherited 614km Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano pipeline could power factories and create jobs.
A $50 billion gas-sector investment initiative seeks private and other investment, not government subvention.
Insecurity, worker fatalities, floods, difficult terrain, River Niger engineering and failed Chinese financing delayed AKK; NNPC funded continuation.
Oilserv Chairman Emeka Okwuosa cited shorter workdays and rising costs. NNPC reported approximately 95% completion in August 2026.
8. ABDUCTIONS: WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE TO SCHOOL ABDUCTIONS APPEAR DIFFERENT ACROSS REGIONS? DOES EVERY NIGERIAN LIFE MATTER EQUALLY?
Absolutely.
Rescue decisions reflect intelligence, terrain, hostage safety, coordination, community information, operational flexibility and demographics—including population density, settlement patterns, languages, population movement and school locations.
Oriire illustrated intelligence-led operations; Kwara and Niger reportedly saw 308 abductees rescued in August 2026. Headlinenews.News examined Oriire.
Government should be judged by its lawful efforts to protect citizens and secure their release, not by whether every operation follows identical procedures. Every Nigerian life matters equally, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, geographical location or demographic circumstances.
9. SUNDAY IGBOHO VERSUS EL-RUFAI: WHY ACT ON THE PLEAS OF YORUBA MONARCHS REGARDING SUNDAY IGBOHO BUT SEEMINGLY IGNORE NORTHERN TRADITIONAL RULERS ON COMPARABLE SECURITY AND JUSTICE CONCERNS INVOLVING EL-RUFAI?
Igboho’s case concerned separatist agitation and security allegations; El-Rufai’s concerns statements about alleged interception of the National Security Adviser’s communications.
DSS proceedings followed a February 2026 interview.
El-Rufai deserves presumption of innocence and due process. Monarchs can seek reconciliation, but cannot override courts; equality requires lawful procedures, not identical outcomes.
10. GOVERNORS’ ACCOUNTABILITY: YOU ASKED NIGERIANS TO HOLD GOVERNORS ACCOUNTABLE. WHAT PRACTICAL MECHANISMS WILL YOU PROVIDE TO MAKE THAT POSSIBLE?
On October 1, 2026, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede announced presidential approval to monitor state and local FAAC.
Citizens should demand budgets, project records and measurable outcomes.
Education, healthcare, agriculture, roads, drainage, water and community jobs are subnational responsibilities. Increased allocations must improve daily life.
11. KADUNA PROMISES: YOU MADE PROMISES ABOUT JOBS, AGRICULTURE, SECURITY AND THE AKK PIPELINE IN KADUNA IN 2022. WHICH HAVE YOU FULFILLED?
Tinubu commissioned the 300-bed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital in June 2025, with cancer and nuclear-medicine ambitions.
Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital announced relocation of 14 clinics on October 26, 2026: gastroenterology, cardiology, rheumatology, dermatology, endocrinology, nephrology, pulmonology, neurology, psychiatry, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, urology, neurosurgery and oncology.
One hundred CNG buses reportedly carried 3.2 million passengers, saving ₦3.5 billion.
Projects include Kafanchan and Kauru–Kubau roads, Abuja–Kaduna–Kano highway, ₦178 billion Mando–Birnin Gwari road, 203km Kaduna–Kano railway and proposed 50km Kaduna Light Rail across two corridors, estimated at ₦1 trillion, with June 2026 mobilisation.
AKK, textile initiatives and Governor Uba Sani’s agricultural and vocational programmes support jobs. Some projects remain ongoing.
12. TRUST: IF YOU WERE A NIGERIAN STRUGGLING UNDER YOUR ADMINISTRATION, WOULD YOU TRUST YOUR PROMISES A SECOND TIME?
My personal answer is YES.
I rate Tinubu 85%; the remaining 15% reflects bureaucracy and states and councils failing to translate FAAC into visible improvements.
Nine considerations support my assessment: subsidy, currency and revenue reforms; over $15 billion in NNPC remittances to the CBN over three years, as examined in Nigeria’s Great Reset; increased FAAC; social protection; NELFUND and vocational education; youth programmes—3MTT, NATEP, iDICE, NiYA, YEIDEP and NYSP; roads, rail and electricity; the $50 billion gas initiative; and irrigation-led agriculture.
Tinubu is a humanitarian who does not want Nigerians to suffer. His reforms are difficult, but his social interventions show compassion and his determination deserves recognition. Good intentions must still produce household benefits.
As the Hausa proverb says:
“Jumma’a mai kyau tun daga Laraba ake gane ta.”
The Friday that will be good can already be recognised from Wednesday.
My answer remains an unequivocal YES. I would vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu again in 2027, and I encourage Nigerians across the country to do the same.
We know his determination and achievements. The twelve questions have been answered with facts, figures, policies and evidence of implementation.
There is no compelling reason to deny him a second term. Absolutely none.
He deserves the opportunity to consolidate reforms and turn stabilisation into prosperity.
THE NATIONAL PATRIOTS POSITION
We welcome scrutiny and distinguish completed, ongoing and proposed initiatives.
We can document at least 100 reforms, achievements and development initiatives across the economy, infrastructure, electricity, agriculture, healthcare, education, youth, security, social protection and industry.
State and local governments must account for FAAC.
The ultimate test of Nigeria’s Great Reset is not merely how much government collects, but how much Nigerians benefit.
Imagine what Nigeria would become in another 3 years with the electricity decentralisation in full swing nationwide, industries sprouting up, irrigated farms producing food crops all year round, gas ecosystem opened up, education system repositioned with more youths engaged through the various free programmes to learn skills, social protection plan in full steam, National security architecture plan in full operation, what a lovely country Nigeria would become. That is President Tinubu’s vision and mission from our evaluation with objective analysis of credible evidence and facts.
Further analysis appears in Nigeria’s Great Reset: Rebuilding Today for a Prosperous Tomorrow, by Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser, MFR.
VIRAL POST WHICH INSPIRED THIS RESPONSE BY THE NATIONAL PATRIOTS.
From Detention, El-Rufai Fires 12 Questions at Tinubu …
1. Fuel Subsidy: Where are the trillions saved from subsidy removal, and what tangible benefits have Nigerians received?
2. Insecurity: Why negotiate with bandits in the North while taking a different approach to security issues in the South-West?
3. Electricity: You promised Nigerians should not re-elect you in 2027 if you failed to fix electricity. Where is the light?
4. Poverty: With millions struggling to survive, what concrete steps has your government taken to reduce poverty, especially in Northern Nigeria?
5. Agriculture: Where are the promised marketing boards, guaranteed prices and investments to make food affordable?
6. Jobs: Where are the one million digital jobs you promised Nigerian youths?
7. Industrialisation: How many industries have you built or revived in the North-West, and what is the status of the AKK gas pipeline?
8. Abductions: Why does the government’s response to school abductions appear different across regions? Does every Nigerian life matter equally?
9. Sunday Igboho vs. El-Rufai: Why act on the pleas of Yoruba monarchs regarding Sunday Igboho but seemingly ignore Northern traditional rulers on comparable security and justice concerns involving El-Rufai?
10. Governors’ Accountability: You asked Nigerians to hold governors accountable. What practical mechanisms will you provide to make that possible?
11. Kaduna Promises: You made promises about jobs, agriculture, security and the AKK pipeline in Kaduna in 2022. Which have you fulfilled?
12. Trust: If you were a Nigerian struggling under your administration, would you trust your promises a second time?
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Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser, MFR
President, The National Patriots
