Tinubu Says Nigerians Should Judge His Record — Are Nigerians Seeing the Results He Expects?

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has challenged Nigerians to assess his administration based on its record of performance as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, insisting that voters should focus on achievements rather than campaign promises.

The President made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during the launch of the Presidential Pension Security Initiatives at the State House. He was represented at the event by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Tinubu urged Nigerians to examine what his administration had delivered, particularly in pension reforms, economic policies and social protection programmes.“Please judge me by my record in this election,” the President declared, while challenging opposition politicians seeking to replace him to present evidence of their achievements when they previously occupied public offices.

Tinubu Highlights Pension Reforms and Economic Policies

At the event, the President announced the commencement of a minimum pension guarantee of ₦52,500 monthly for 173,209 eligible retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme.

He also unveiled PenCare, a healthcare initiative designed to provide essential medical services free of charge to low-income pensioners.

According to Tinubu, the initiatives address longstanding obligations under the Pension Reform Act, which he said successive administrations had failed to fully implement for more than two decades.

The President also defended his administration’s removal of petrol subsidy and foreign exchange reforms, arguing that the decisions were necessary to improve government revenue and strengthen the country’s economic position.

He further maintained that increased allocations to state governments had supported infrastructure development and the settlement of outstanding pension obligations.

Opposition Challenged to Present Their Records

Tinubu also questioned the achievements of opposition figures who have criticised his administration and expressed interest in contesting the 2027 presidential election.

He urged Nigerians not to be swayed by political promises, but to examine the records of those seeking public office.

The President maintained that leadership should be assessed through measurable results rather than campaign statements.

With the 2027 elections approaching, Tinubu’s challenge has placed his administration’s performance, economic reforms and welfare policies at the centre of the political conversation. As political activities gradually intensify ahead of 2027, Nigerians will have an opportunity to assess the government’s record alongside the promises and proposals of opposition candidates. Whether Tinubu’s achievements will satisfy voters remains a question that the forthcoming election will ultimately address.