APC chieftains publicly defend President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms despite continuing hardships as the party unveils its 2027 election manifesto in Abuja. Nigeria’s ruling party frames the programme as necessary, long-term economic restructuring and says Nigerians should give the reforms time to translate into broader prosperity.
At the presentation of the APC manifesto, figures including Tinubu’s Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and House of Representatives member Abdulmumin Jibrin emphasise the policies’ longer horizon. They acknowledge immediate pressures on households tied to steps such as petrol subsidy removal and foreign-exchange unification, while arguing the changes are foundational for future investment. Minister Atiku Bagudu, also speaking at the same unveiling, says prosperity will arrive for citizens by 2027, while stressing that more must be done so vulnerable and hardworking people feel the benefits.
Across coverage, the emphasis is largely on reassurance from APC officials: Nigerian Eye highlights the justification for reforms under hardship and quotes Gbajabiamila; Punch focuses on Bagudu’s message that the reforms will deliver prosperity. Both outlets describe the manifesto as “From Reforms to Prosperity,” with officials pointing to ongoing implementation and future commitments.
