Tinubu Promises Economic Growth, Better Security After APC Primary Victory
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to deepen economic reforms, improve security, and accelerate national development after emerging as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election.
Tinubu made the remarks on Sunday in Abuja during his acceptance speech shortly after winning the APC presidential primary.
The president defeated his only challenger, businessman and APC chieftain Stanley Osifo, polling 10,999,162 votes against Osifo’s 16,503 votes.
Chairman of the APC Presidential Primaries Election Committee, Senator Pius Anyim, announced the results.
Speaking after receiving the party’s flag and Certificate of Return from APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, Tinubu thanked party members for their support and promised to continue working towards national progress.
“In accepting this nomination, I renew my commitment to serve our nation with even greater determination,” Tinubu said.
“With another four years of discipline, focus and national cooperation, we will firmly place Nigeria on an irreversible path of economic expansion, industrialisation, energy security, infrastructural development, food sovereignty and democratic consolidation.”
The president acknowledged the economic difficulties Nigerians have faced since the implementation of major reforms under his administration, including the removal of fuel subsidy and foreign exchange reforms introduced in 2023.
“You have given me the encouragement. Sometimes it is difficult, and I share the pain with you. I know what it is to reform an economy that was in tatters. If you lost sleep, I lost some too,” he said.
“If you have lost weight, I think I have lost some too. But I have always remembered one thing: in 2022, I asked for this job, you all supported me, and I got it, so I must do it.”
Tinubu also highlighted some of the reforms and programmes introduced by his administration, including the student loan scheme, tax reforms, and ongoing infrastructure projects across the country.
According to him, more than ₦282 billion has so far been disbursed to about 1.5 million beneficiaries under the student loan programme.
The president further promised to improve electricity supply, create more opportunities for young Nigerians, and support businesses as the country prepares for the 2027 elections.
On security, Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration would intensify efforts to combat banditry, terrorism, and other criminal activities threatening different parts of the country.
He also urged Nigerians to remain focused and avoid being distracted by politicians who, according to him, lack clear alternative ideas for the country’s development.
“The forthcoming election must be a reaffirmation of Nigeria’s democratic maturity,” Tinubu added.
