Politics
2027: Soludo Hails Broad Political Support for Tinubu
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has described the broad political support expressed for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council as an unusual development in Nigeria’s democratic history.
Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, October 14, Soludo said the gathering demonstrated what he considered an unprecedented level of political and elite consensus around a sitting President, particularly with the participation of governors and political stakeholders from different party backgrounds.
In a report compiled by the Media and Publicity Team of the Forum of Chief Executives of Federal Parastatals (FORCEPA), Soludo’s address was highlighted for its emphasis on cross-party cooperation, economic policy and the connection between political leadership and national development.
The Anambra Governor, who was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), explained that his party’s support for Tinubu was based on shared interests in national unity, security and economic prosperity.
Soludo drew attention to the number of governors associated with the gathering, describing the participation of approximately 31 state governors as evidence of an unusually broad political alignment.
However, his observation concerned the political support expressed at the event and should not be interpreted as a formal endorsement by every governor or Nigerian voter.
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria also used the occasion to discuss the economic philosophy underpinning the Tinubu administration’s policies.
Drawing on his background as an economist, Soludo described the administration’s approach as pragmatic progressivism, suggesting that the President’s economic decisions demonstrated a willingness to confront structural challenges rather than postpone difficult policy choices.
According to Soludo, the administration inherited an economy facing significant pressures and had embarked on reforms aimed at moving the country from instability towards recovery and sustainable prosperity.
He credited Tinubu’s understanding of public finance with influencing the direction of the reforms, arguing that the President’s decisions should be assessed against the structural economic challenges confronting Nigeria before and after he assumed office.
While supporters of the administration have identified macroeconomic adjustments and reform initiatives as signs of progress, critics have questioned the pace at which the benefits of the policies are reaching ordinary Nigerians.
Soludo, nevertheless, maintained that the administration’s approach reflected a commitment to tackling long-standing economic challenges and laying the foundation for future growth.
His participation in the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council was also significant because he remains a member of APGA, illustrating the increasingly complex relationship between party affiliation and political cooperation in Nigeria.
The FORCEPA Media and Publicity Team observed that Soludo’s intervention placed economic policy and institutional performance at the centre of discussions surrounding the 2027 presidential election.
As a forum bringing together Chief Executives of Federal Parastatals, FORCEPA recognises the importance of public institutions in implementing government policies, documenting development programmes and making accurate information about public-sector performance accessible to Nigerians.
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FORCEPA MEDIA AND PUBLICITY TEAM
Forum of Chief Executives of Federal Parastatals
Abuja, Nigeria