President Bola Tinubu has clarified that his primary focus remains on implementing economic policies to enhance Nigerians’ well-being rather than strategizing for the 2027 election.
Sunday Dare, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, emphasized that the president is prioritizing long-term economic impact over political manoeuvring.
In a post on his X page, Dare highlighted key economic improvements under Tinubu’s administration, including rising foreign reserves, declining inflation, increased trade surplus, and significant foreign investments exceeding $50 billion.
He also noted that exports have grown while imports have dropped, leading to a gradual reduction in prices.
According to Dare, Tinubu is fully committed to seeing his economic decisions through and is more concerned with leaving a lasting impact on Nigerians than focusing on re-election.
“The next election is not really on his mind right now. What matters to him is ensuring that by the end of his first term, he can confidently say he has transformed the economy and improved lives,” Dare stated.
His remarks come at a time when discussions surrounding a new political coalition have intensified, with analysts suggesting it could pose a serious challenge to Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who has been critical of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), recently met with key political figures before officially defecting to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), fueling speculations about the coalition’s formation.