Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress administration has recorded enough achievements to campaign on ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Akpabio also defended the administration’s economic record, arguing that President Tinubu inherited a difficult economic situation when he assumed office in 2023.
He made the remarks during a courtesy visit by members of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFund and NELFund, led by its chairman, Senator Dandutse Mohammed, at his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, August 25, by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio said 27 states were unable to pay workers’ salaries and pensions when Tinubu took office, but claimed the situation had improved under the current administration.
“The current President has done a lot for Nigerians. He met an economy in shambles. When he came in, 27 states could not pay salaries and pensions, but today, the story has changed because of his reengineering and thinking out of the box,” Akpabio said.
He expressed confidence that Nigerians would re-elect Tinubu in 2027, saying the APC would campaign on the administration’s record in areas including the economy, agriculture, security, education and fiscal policy.
Akpabio also criticised opposition figures challenging the administration, arguing that some had failed to demonstrate comparable achievements from their previous time in office.
“We have a President who thinks outside the box, bringing about innovation. We will have something to tell Nigerians about the unprecedented achievements of Mr President at the campaign grounds,” he said.
The Senate President also defended the performance of the 10th National Assembly, saying the Senate had passed legislation aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians and would continue collaborating with the executive arm of government.
“The 10th Senate under my leadership has made giant strides, and we are very proud of it. We will continue to collaborate with the Executive arm of government to achieve more for Nigerians,” he said.
Akpabio further urged lawmakers who may not return to the 11th Senate to remain committed to the APC and President Tinubu, assuring them that their loyalty and contributions to the party and administration would be recognised.
Earlier, Senator Mohammed said the committee’s visit was part of its constitutional oversight responsibilities and also provided an opportunity to pay homage to the Senate President.
He commended the leadership of the Senate and noted that legislation concerning TETFund and NELFund had contributed to the development of education and benefited Nigerian students and families.
