By Ayodele Quadri, Lagos Times Correspondent
AKURE / ABUJA — Prominent lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly—led by the Senator representing Ondo Central Senatorial District, Adeniyi Adegbonmire, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio—have urged Nigerians to support a second term for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
The calls for continuity come as lawmakers argue that the administration’s economic policies, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and foreign exchange unification, require sustained execution to yield long-term national benefits.
Key Arguments Raised by Lawmakers
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Consolidation of Economic Policies: Senator Adegbonmire emphasized during a broadcast on Adaba 88.9 FM that ending economic reforms midway would undermine Nigeria’s long-term progress. He urged citizens to view current adjustments as foundational steps toward enduring institutional strength.
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Criticism of Opposition Alternatives: The Ondo Central lawmaker knocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to reintroduce targeted fuel subsidies, arguing that returning to a petrol subsidy regime would reverse critical fiscal gains.
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Institutional Achievements: Lawmakers cited key national projects—including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, nationwide rail expansions, airport infrastructure upgrades, and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)—as major proofs of the administration’s performance.
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Senate President’s Endorsement: Senate President Godswill Akpabio echoed these sentiments, asserting that President Tinubu met an economy requiring deep structural reform and that the electorate would reward the administration’s courage at the 2027 polls.
“Things are being done in phases, but the President is building systems and institutions that will endure. Discontinuing these reforms midway could undermine the gains the country has recorded. For that reason, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves commendation and continuity.”
— Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, Ondo Central Senatorial District
