The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has declared that President Bola Tinubu remains unwavering in his commitment to Nigeria’s economic recovery and national development, despite the recent emergence of a political coalition by opposition leaders.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 9, Idris dismissed insinuations that political moves ahead of the 2027 elections would distract the President.
The Minister stressed that the Nigerian leader is focused on delivering his Renewed Hope Agenda.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remains firmly committed to delivering meaningful reforms and real economic growth,” Idris stated.
Naijaonpoint reports that Idris acknowledged the recent unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a coalition platform by opposition parties but said the president was elected to deliver on a bold and transformative mandate, not to engage in political banter.
“The clamour in the media about the emergence of a new political ‘coalition’ is understandable, but Nigerians entrusted President Tinubu with a bold and transformative mandate.
“This administration will not be sidetracked by politicking or political distractions,” the Information Minister stated.
Highlighting some achievements under Tinubu’s government, Idris said that key economic indicators are beginning to show improvement. He listed a decline in crude oil theft, rising investor confidence in the energy sector, stabilising naira, easing inflation, and improved security as signs of progress.
He added that Nigerians are also benefiting from several initiatives, such as the student loan scheme, the Consumer Credit Programme, CNG vehicle conversions, Infrastructure renewal efforts, Landmark Policies, and Fiscal Overhaul.
The Information Minister also pointed to recent policy milestones, including the signing of four major tax reform bills, which he described as “one of the most ambitious fiscal overhauls in Nigeria’s history.”
“These reforms, set to be implemented from 2026, are expected to significantly boost prosperity for households and businesses nationwide,” he said.
He further referenced the launch of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, calling it Nigeria’s “single largest mechanisation drive” aimed at securing food sufficiency.
Idris accused elements within the opposition bloc of trying to divert national attention away from the gains recorded so far.
“Critics within the emerging opposition coalition do not want Nigerians to focus on the real progress being made by the Tinubu administration,” he said.
Naijaonpoint reports that the statement comes amid growing political tension as opposition leaders rally under the ADC platform to challenge the ruling APC ahead of 2027.