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By Lizzy Chirkpi
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has said many Nigerians and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are in support of President continuing in office beyond the 2027 general election.
Gbajabiamila made the remarks on Saturday while addressing journalists during the APC presidential primary election held in Surulere, Lagos.
According to him, the massive turnout of party members and supporters at the venue was a reflection of growing public confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and the policies of his administration.
“This crowd is out here for one reason and one reason only. To express their love, to express their desire for continuity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to continue as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the next four years,” he said.
He noted that despite the harsh weather conditions, supporters still turned out in large numbers because they believed in the direction of the government.
“You can see under the hot sun… the young, the old, men and women, they are all here. It turns out there are large numbers because of the good work of this government,” Gbajabiamila stated.
The presidential aide added that the administration’s reforms were focused on long-term gains, stressing that meaningful economic changes do not produce immediate results.
“When you are reforming, you don’t expect the gains in the short term or the very next day. It’s a long-term thing,” he said.
Drawing an analogy with childbirth, Gbajabiamila said the current economic challenges facing Nigerians were temporary and would eventually give way to prosperity.
“And like the President has always said, it’s like the birth pains of a pregnant woman… But at the end of the day, when you deliver that child, all those pains are forgotten,” he added.
He further described Tinubu as a courageous and visionary leader, insisting that many Nigerians have remained hopeful despite criticisms and challenges confronting the administration.
According to him, many citizens “see through all the noise” and believe that “joy is coming.”
The Chief of Staff to President Femi Gbajabiamila has said many Nigerians and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continuing in office beyond the 2027 general election.
Gbajabiamila made the remarks on Saturday while addressing journalists during the APC presidential primary election held in Surulere, Lagos.
According to him, the massive turnout of party members and supporters at the venue was a reflection of growing public confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and the policies of his administration.
“This crowd is out here for one reason and one reason only. To express their love, to express their desire for continuity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to continue as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the next four years,” he said.
He noted that despite the harsh weather conditions, supporters still turned out in large numbers because they believed in the direction of the government.
“You can see under the hot sun… the young, the old, men and women, they are all here. It turns out there are large numbers because of the good work of this government,” Gbajabiamila stated.
The presidential aide added that the administration’s reforms were focused on long-term gains, stressing that meaningful economic changes do not produce immediate results.
“When you are reforming, you don’t expect the gains in the short term or the very next day. It’s a long-term thing,” he said.
Drawing an analogy with childbirth, Gbajabiamila said the current economic challenges facing Nigerians were temporary and would eventually give way to prosperity.
“And like the President has always said, it’s like the birth pains of a pregnant woman… But at the end of the day, when you deliver that child, all those pains are forgotten,” he added.
He further described Tinubu as a courageous and visionary leader, insisting that many Nigerians have remained hopeful despite criticisms and challenges confronting the administration.
According to him, many citizens “see through all the noise” and believe that “joy is coming.”