A political advocacy group, the Renewed Hope Grassroots Initiatives, has publicly backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on Nigerians to support the continuation of his administration’s reform agenda.
At a press conference held in Abuja, the group’s Director-General, Jaafaru Sa’ad, said the current government has recorded measurable gains, particularly given the scale of challenges it inherited.
“Insecurity did not start with President Bola Tinubu. He inherited it from the four past Presidents, and he is dealing with it. Trying to blame President Tinubu for the security challenges is disingenuous,“ Sa’ad said.
According to him, ongoing efforts to overhaul Nigeria’s security and intelligence systems are complex and require time before tangible improvements can be seen.
“The President is redesigning the intelligence and security architecture he inherited, and these things do not materialise overnight,” he added.
Sa’ad also addressed the ongoing national debate over presidential tenure and power rotation, firmly opposing proposals for a single four-year term. The idea has been championed by Peter Obi, who has argued that such a system could reduce campaign spending and encourage leaders to focus fully on governance.
However, Sa’ad warned that adopting a single-term structure could have unintended consequences for Nigeria’s political stability.
“In the spirit of equity, fairness and national unity, it becomes just and equitable for President Tinubu to be allowed the chance to complete his eight-year tenure,” he said.
He further cautioned that shortening presidential tenure might weaken the country’s informal power rotation system.
“A single term of four years does not grant enough time to effect any substantive change and is capable of truncating the peaceful rotational presidency we have enjoyed,” Sa’ad stated.
Criticising supporters of the proposal, he added, “Nigerians should be wary of desperate politicians. If they could not fix a state they governed in eight years, it exposes their lack of understanding of the complexities of governance.”
On economic performance, Sa’ad pointed to what he described as positive indicators emerging from the administration’s reforms, including reduced inflationary pressure, stronger foreign reserves, and increasing investor confidence.
“Economic growth is returning to Nigeria courtesy of the reforms being carried out by Mr President,” he said. “Inflation rate has dropped significantly, while foreign exchange reserves have risen to $46bn, the highest in seven years.”
He also highlighted Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list as a sign of improved financial credibility.
“Its removal signals global confidence in Nigeria’s commitment to combating money laundering and terrorist financing,” he noted.
Sa’ad credited key policy decisions—such as the removal of fuel subsidies, foreign exchange reforms, and increased investment in the oil and gas sector—as drivers of the current economic direction. He also pointed to social initiatives, including the student loan scheme, as efforts to expand access to education.
“Tinubu’s administration grants access to education for the poor and middle classes,” he said.
While acknowledging the economic hardship experienced by many Nigerians, Sa’ad urged patience, stressing that reforms often come with short-term difficulties.
“Reforms everywhere in the world come with pains Nigerians should endure today for a brighter and better future,” he said.
He concluded by calling for nationwide support for the President’s re-election bid.
“We call on all Nigerians to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu another four years in 2027 to complete the work he has started,” Sa’ad said, noting that the group plans to mobilise support at the grassroots level.
