President Bola Tinubu has sent a thunderous warning to opposition elements and political loyalists, declaring that power is won at the ballot, not on social media timelines.
Addressing APC governors and party leaders through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Renewed Hope Ambassadors Strategic Summit in Abuja, the President made it clear that online noise does not translate to electoral victory.
He said, “Our economy is picking up. Major investment decisions across Africa increasingly favour Nigeria. That reflects renewed confidence in our direction.”
Driving home his message, he added, “This mission is about presence, truth and trust. Elections are conducted by Nigerians, not on social media platforms,”
Tinubu revealed that the proposed N58.18 trillion 2026 budget will mark a dramatic shift from economic stabilisation to full-blown acceleration, boasting record capital spending and what he described as the largest security allocation in Nigeria’s history.
According to him, tough reforms since 2023 are already yielding results, with inflation easing, fuel supply stabilised and the naira showing stronger fundamentals.
In a reconciliatory effort that was applauded, Tinubu publicly urged Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to reconcile with Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia amid rising party tensions.
After recounting Akume’s long political journey, Tinubu made a direct appeal: “Let’s build the area together.”
The Benue APC crisis, worsened by disputes over party structure, appointments and political control, has threatened unity in the North-Central state.
Akume also charged governors to focus on measurable performance.
“Governance must move from policy pronouncements to measurable outcomes,” Akume said, emphasising stronger federal-state alignment as critical to sustaining reform momentum.”
Meanwhile, the National Assembly pledged full backing for Tinubu’s reform drive, proposing greater transparency and quarterly engagements to align federal and state legislative efforts.
