2027: Re-elect Tinubu to complete economic reforms – Minister

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The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027 to allow his economic reforms to mature. Read More:…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027, saying the administration needs more time to address the country’s economic hardship and rising cost of living.

Idris made the appeal on Thursday during the APC’s 2027 presidential and governorship campaign flag-off at the Minna Trade Fair Complex, Niger State.

The minister acknowledged that Nigerians had reasons to be concerned about the prevailing economic hardship, rising poverty and hunger but said the benefits of the government’s reforms would take time to reflect in people’s lives.

“I appeal for the understanding of Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu means well for Nigerians. Let’s give him more time to complete the good things he has already started,” Idris said.

He also urged Niger State residents to re-elect Governor Mohammed Bago, saying his administration’s achievements had made a significant impact on the state in its first term.

Idris called on eligible voters to support APC candidates at all levels in next year’s elections, saying doing so would enable them to enjoy the dividends of democracy.

In his remarks, Bago assured Tinubu of 100 per cent votes for the APC in Niger State.

The governor, who promised that his second term would be more rewarding, urged residents to turn out en masse to vote for APC candidates in the presidential, governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives elections.

Dignitaries at the campaign flag-off included the North-Central Zonal Vice-Chairman of the APC, Mu’azu Rijau, who represented the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; former Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa, Abdullahi Idris; and former Niger State Deputy Governor, Ahmed Musa Ibeto, among others.

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