By Musa Bakare.
Every generation produces leaders who rise above the noise and uncertainty to chart a new course for their nations. For Nigeria, that leader is Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. As the 2027 presidential election approaches, no registered political party in Nigeria can field a candidate with his pedigree, resilience, and reformist credentials.
From his transformative years as Governor of Lagos State to his role as the architect of the APC’s 2015 victory, and now as Nigeria’s President since 2023, President Tinubu has consistently proven that leadership is not about talk but about performance and delivery.
With over three decades of experience in mastering coalition-building, strategy, and governance, President Tinubu is not experimenting with leadership. His bold decisions like the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the exchange rate, avoid the pitfalls that plagued his predecessors, demonstrating his willingness to prioritize long term gains over short term applause.
From projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to the Ajaokuta Steel Initiative, President Tinubu is laying the foundation for a producing economy. His journey from the NADECO days to combatting PDP dominance in Lagos exemplifies his resilience; he has weathered storms that might have overwhelmed lesser politicians.
His policies seamlessly blend positive reforms with essential social investments in cash transfers, food security, and education reforms. While President Tinubu consolidates these reforms, the opposition is populated with familiar names whose ambitions consistently outpace their sincerity. Nigerians are well aware of their shortcomings, which starkly contrast with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proven track record.
While some potential candidates recycle their ambitions, President Tinubu recycles results. His initiatives exhibit the courage and decisiveness that others evaded when they had the chance to lead. The opposition coalition suffers from weak national coverage, fragile grassroots structures, and limited influence in rural areas. Their political party remains brittle and lacks the widespread appeal necessary for national leadership.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands as the winning candidate for the APC and indeed the premier candidate for any political party in the 2027 presidential election.
He adeptly combines grassroots machinery with national reach. While coalition movements risk devolving into mere online activism, President Tinubu remains a national bridge builder, uniting diverse blocs when many of his adversaries remain trapped in local strongholds with limited national resonance.
President Tinubu’s enduring structures contrast sharply with the ephemeral nature of his opponents’ empires, which have crumbled under the weight of unpredictability, division, and opportunism. He is consistent in both vision and alliances, while his adversaries thrive on transient drama and lack a cohesive national roadmap.
What distinguishes President Tinubu from his rivals is not only his robust reforms but his political maturity. He remains resolute, devoid of rivalries, and fully aware of the maneuvers and limitations of opposition politicians. Their negative remarks do not unsettle him; instead, he chooses to focus on delivering impactful reforms.
The removal of subsidies has liberated trillions for development, while exchange rate unification has restored credibility in Nigeria’s financial system. His commitment to expanding infrastructure is reshaping Nigeria’s landscape, and social interventions are cushioning citizens against the challenges posed by these reforms.
Institutional reforms within the judiciary, financial sectors, and security frameworks are solidifying Nigeria’s backbone under his leadership.
The 2027 presidential election will not be determined by noise makers. Nigerians are weary of empty promises and recycled ambitions; they crave results, not rhetoric. While others merely posture for relevance, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has already established himself as the most credible, capable, and courageous choice for the upcoming election. He is not merely the APC’s strongest candidate; he is Nigeria’s optimal option for continuity, stability, and progress.
Having faced larger battles and tougher opponents throughout his career, ranging from military dictators to the PDP’s reign, President Tinubu has emerged victorious time and again. His profound understanding of Nigeria’s political landscape sets him apart from the opposition, whose coalition efforts and negative sentiments lack substance.
As 2027 approaches, Nigerians will confront a clear choice, a president who is earnest about reforming the economy, rebuilding institutions, and planning for a brighter future or politicians who repeatedly seek office without a definitive vision.
Musa Asiru Bakare,
APC member and political analyst, writes from Lokoja, Kogi State.
