APC chieftain says opposition cannot defeat Tinubu
A senior member of the All Progressives Congress, Tolu Bankole, has stated that opposition politicians should abandon their plans to contest against Bola Tinubu in the next presidential election. Bankole described Tinubu as a visionary leader with strong public support and significant achievements. He highlighted infrastructure projects, economic growth, and reforms under the current administration. Bankole also dismissed criticisms from opposition parties, insisting that the ruling party remains committed to good governance.
Key takeaways
- Tolu Bankole urged opposition politicians to drop their presidential ambitions for 2027, calling any challenge to Bola Tinubu futile.
- He cited the 2023 presidential election results, noting Tinubu's victory with 8,794,726 votes over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.
- Bankole referenced a September NOIPolls survey showing Tinubu's approval rating at 51 percent, the highest since the administration began.
- He highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects, over $50 billion in foreign direct investment, and ₦28.3 trillion in government revenue generated in 2025.
- Bankole mentioned reforms in education, a raised national minimum wage, and the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates programme aiming for 100,000 housing units in three years.
