Sunday, February 1, 2026 - The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu will secure a decisive win in the 2027 presidential race.
Matawalle called on Nigerians and political leaders to unite
in support of the administration’s ongoing reforms.
Addressing guests at his Abuja residence on Saturday,
Matawalle said the President’s style of governance and policy choices are
steadily steering Nigeria toward economic recovery, stronger institutions, and
greater national unity.
He warned against early political scheming and internal
power contests aimed at weakening the current government, describing such moves
as driven by narrow interests and harmful to the health of Nigeria’s democracy.
He said, “President Tinubu has taken bold steps to stabilise
the economy and strengthen national institutions.
“Those plotting to unseat him are motivated by personal
interests rather than the public good. If allowed to complete his reform
programme, I am confident the President will win convincingly in 2027.”
According to Matawalle, the benefits of the administration’s
policies are already becoming evident nationwide, with notable progress in the
North, particularly in governance reforms, security efforts, and institutional
development.
He urged political stakeholders to prioritise dialogue and
collaboration over division, emphasizing that the collective good of the nation
must outweigh individual political aspirations.
The minister further encouraged citizens to back government
initiatives designed to drive long-term economic expansion, enhance security,
and reinforce national cohesion.
“Rather than engaging in rancour and short-term political
calculations, we should focus on solutions that deliver jobs, security, and
stronger institutions for Nigerians,” he said.
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