President Bola Tinubu says he has personally experienced the hardship Nigerians are facing under his administration’s economic reforms. In statements reported by The Punch and Vanguard on Sunday, Tinubu acknowledges that the reforms have been difficult, saying they have affected his own well-being, including loss of sleep and weight. Vanguard reports Tinubu frames this as part of what he has endured over the past three years, while both outlets present his remarks as a response to public concerns about economic conditions.
In the same announcements, Tinubu also accepts the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket for the 2027 election. The Punch and Vanguard both describe him as endorsing the party’s choice, while reiterating that the reforms have brought challenges for Nigerians and for him personally. The coverage consistently links his personal remarks about sleep and weight to the economic reform process, without detailing specific policy measures. The reports present Tinubu’s comments as an acknowledgment of strain associated with the ongoing reforms as he moves forward with his party’s 2027 bid.
