President Bola Tinubu and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara have received official support from the APC Forum for Good Governance and Continuity for second terms in office.
At a news conference in Abuja, the APC forum made the announcement and provided a “evidence-based assessment” of the leaders’ performance while in power.
Chief Henry Awolabi, National Coordinator of the APC Forum for Good Governance and Continuity, spoke at the event and emphasized Tinubu’s audacious economic reforms, which he claimed have started to stabilize Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment. These reforms included the elimination of fuel subsidies, exchange rate unification, and tax restructuring.
Awolabi also emphasized Governor Fubara’s contribution to the stabilization of Rivers State. The governor received praise for giving infrastructure development, healthcare advancements, and agricultural projects first priority in an effort to diversify the state’s economy away from oil.
Nigeria was on the verge of financial ruin when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office in 2023. The elimination of gasoline subsidies “marked the beginning of a new era of fiscal responsibility,” according to Awolabi, who stated that this administration “embarked on what can only be described as a bold and historic reform agenda with clarity of purpose and uncommon political will.”
Subsequent fiscal and monetary changes, he continued, have helped Nigeria reposition itself internationally and win back investor confidence.
According to the APC Forum, Tinubu’s administration has consistently seen GDP growth of more than 4% by the end of 2025, enhanced exchange rate stability, and a sustained decrease in inflation.
It noted that trade surpluses have grown, foreign reserves have increased, and non-oil revenue creation has hit all-time highs.
The event emphasized that “nations are not transformed by comfort; they are transformed by courage” while acknowledging that such transformations present transitory obstacles.
“In Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has demonstrated leadership by navigating intense political turbulence and restoring stability while focusing on infrastructure expansion, including crucial road projects that connect communities and stimulate commerce,” Awolabi continued.
“The governor has also taken action to finish a number of unfinished projects, started healthcare reforms to realign general hospitals, and encouraged agricultural endeavors to promote food security and economic diversification.”
Fubara was praised by the APC Forum for exhibiting composure in the face of provocation and dedication in the face of hardship.
However, it noted that Nigeria is currently undergoing a structural reset and cautioned that inconsistency poses the biggest threat to advancement.
“We firmly support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term. We do this because he has shown the guts to make tough choices, the self-control to carry out changes, and the vision to set Nigeria up for success.
Additionally, we wholeheartedly support Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a second term in office. The APC Forum stated, “We do this because he has demonstrated the ability to lead with purpose, commitment to development, and resilience in times of crisis.”
