Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, says President Bola Tinubu is likely to secure re-election in the 2027 general election. Speaking at a Contact and Sensitisation Retreat in Sokoto organised by North-West Tinubu/Matawalle Peace and Unity initiatives, Matawalle says Nigerians will judge the administration by its policies and performance. He argues that the president’s achievements will ultimately silence critics and dissuade opponents who he describes as spreading propaganda and falsehoods to undermine Tinubu’s government.
Across the reports, Matawalle highlights areas he attributes to Tinubu’s tenure, including efforts to confront insecurity, implement economic reforms, and strengthen critical sectors of the economy. He also says the administration is boosting the capacity of the Armed Forces and other security agencies, with particular progress in tackling insecurity in northern Nigeria. Matawalle further presents Tinubu as having met security and governance challenges that he inherited, while continuing investments in areas such as infrastructure, education, and human capital development.
The outlets report similar remarks linking Tinubu’s performance to his expected re-election prospects.
