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A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have delivered on key campaign promises, making it nearly impossible for opposition parties to unseat him in the 2027 presidential election.

Omokri, who spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, noted the APC’s growing political dominance and Nigeria’s improving macroeconomic indicators as evidence of the president’s success.

He argued that the opposition’s chances are even slimmer now that the APC controls about 30 governorships, compared to 2023 when it had around 20.

“If the opposition could not defeat Tinubu with about 20 governors in 2023, how are they going to be able to defeat him right now with 30 governors?

“If the opposition could not defeat the president when he has not fulfilled his campaign promises, how can they defeat him when he has fulfilled his campaign promises?” Omokri, who was recently appointed ambassador-designate, asked.

He highlighted international endorsement of Tinubu’s policies, noting recent comments from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

“Just last week, we saw that the IMF were on air, saying that right now they go about from country to country telling them that if you want reforms that work, learn from Nigeria,” he said.

On the economic front, Omokri cited gains since Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.

"By the time this president took office, our GDP was so low, we had gone from the first in Africa to about the fourth.

“Right now, we have the second-largest manufacturing capacity in Africa. We have added $67 billion to our GDP in two years,” he said.

Omokri argued that average Nigerians feel the positive impact of the president’s policies, claiming that “since Bola Tinubu became president, they (Nigerians) have never had to queue at the petrol station to get fuel. Fuel is readily available. Fuel is inexpensive.

“This is the first government that we’ve seen since the Yar’Adua government, where fuel has gone down in price multiple times. Not once, multiple times. So, in their pockets they are feeling it.

“Do not allow yourself to be moved by these people who go to the National Assembly to protest. Those are elites. They are trying to snatch power.

“The average Nigerian has seen his purchasing power increase. If you take 50 dollars right now in Nigeria, convert it to naira, what you buy from the markets you cannot buy in any West African country. Nigeria has significantly more purchasing power.”

The comments come amid preparations for the 2027 elections, where Tinubu’s incumbency and expanded APC control may shape the political landscape, as opposition parties consolidate efforts to challenge the ruling party.

Already, defections and realignments continue to bolster the ruling party in several states.

Antoeni:
I understand It's Reno Omokri Job's to Distract Nigerians, Sensible And Responsible Nigerians Are Not Easily Distracted. Reno Of All People, Who Can Twerk For Anyone Just to Fill His Stomach, Cannot Deter Nigerians.

Richtaiwo:
So now anyone who supports Tinubu is automatically hungry, right? On this very platform you branded them data boys earning 30k a month, then graduated to blockbuster fiction, claiming Tinubu gifted Trump $9 million just so Remi Tinubu could get a handshake.

Yet the loudest megaphones in every street protest belong to the handle-mops of high society. If you are truly the wealthy, polished elite you claim to be, shouldn’t you be sipping something chilled in dignified silence instead of shouting on behalf of “the poor masses”? Why the dramatic tears over a hunger you insist is not yours? Even philosophy would advise, if you’re not the bereaved, stop wailing louder than the widow.

esnbrutality:
Empty long hubris.

$9 million lobby money flushed down the toilet.

Development is audio
Propaganda increase is factual
Crime and insecurities are increasing is factual
Economy downturn is factual
Poverty increase is factual

List his achievements instead of ranting aimlessly.

Antoeni:
Building a Country Without Building Moral Fabric is Sheer Waste of Life And Time... How Can a Country Have Characters Like Tinubu , Akpabio, FFK, Reno Omokri in Power And Hope to Pass The integrity... We Have Become a Country Of Jokers

nullboss:
thesame Tinubu that said if he doesn't provide 24 hours electricity that we should not vote for him, abi another one? It seems this man has gone nuts. Tinubu should just tender his resignation as a colossal failure and vacate that seat. He has failed on all counts. NONSENSE.

Richtaiwo:
So now anyone who supports Tinubu is automatically hungry, right? On this very platform you branded them data boys earning 30k a month, then graduated to blockbuster fiction, claiming Tinubu gifted Trump $9 million just so Remi Tinubu could get a handshake.

Yet the loudest megaphones in every street protest belong to the handle-mops of high society. If you are truly the wealthy, polished elite you claim to be, shouldn’t you be sipping something chilled in dignified silence instead of shouting on behalf of “the poor masses”? Why the dramatic tears over a hunger you insist is not yours? Even philosophy would advise, if you’re not the bereaved, stop wailing louder than the widow.

Vision101:
Just as Obi called those that he is dinning with now as structure of criminality.

Richtaiwo:
So now anyone who supports Tinubu is automatically hungry, right? On this very platform you branded them data boys earning 30k a month, then graduated to blockbuster fiction, claiming Tinubu gifted Trump $9 million just so Remi Tinubu could get a handshake.

Yet the loudest megaphones in every street protest belong to the handle-mops of high society. If you are truly the wealthy, polished elite you claim to be, shouldn’t you be sipping something chilled in dignified silence instead of shouting on behalf of “the poor masses”? Why the dramatic tears over a hunger you insist is not yours? Even philosophy would advise, if you’re not the bereaved, stop wailing louder than the widow.

OredoPikin2:
so u believed tinubu has fulfilled his campaign promise?

Switruth:
You're not always making sense....