Eshioromeh Sebastian, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the tenets of democracy, including the rule of law, the separation of powers, and the rights of all citizens, warning that no one should submit to disobedience of lawful court orders.
Speaking at the State House while receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, the President made it clear that respect for the judiciary is non-negotiable, regardless of whether its rulings favour the government.
“We cannot submit to disobedience of a lawful order of the court; we must embrace the judiciary, whether it favours us or not, ” President Tinubu declared.
He emphasized that submission to democratic principles is the only path to building a united nation.
“We submit to this principle of democracy, separation of powers, and understanding of the dynamics of it, and the nationhood that Nigeria is, that we must build one country. That’s what Renewed Hope is all about. You must give them that hope, ” he added.
The President urged the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to continue sensitising and mobilising citizens, especially at the grassroots, on the government’s efforts to improve their livelihoods through economic reforms.
“You represent the conscience of a nation that wants to break the shackles of poverty and hopelessness, ” he said.
President Tinubu also assured that his government is guided by a clear vision to foster inclusive growth, create opportunities for youth, and ensure that every Nigerianโregardless of background or regionโhas a stake in the country’s future.
He encouraged citizens not to be discouraged by the misinformation championed by opposition elements, stating that great accomplishments in modern times were achieved through visionary leadership and assuring that Nigeria is in safe hands.
“There’s no other path for us to attain national greatness other than to build one common vision for the progress and prosperity of our people. That is what we must do, ” he said.
The event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, alongside numerous governors including Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Mohammed Inuwa (Gombe), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), and Uba Sani (Kaduna), who also serves as deputy director-general of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors.
Former governors including Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), and Tanko Almakura (Nasarawa) attended, as well as former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Bashiru, zonal coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, directors, and the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ibrahim Masari.
Earlier, Governor Uzodinma briefed the President on the progress of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, reporting that all local government structures have been inaugurated, enumeration has begun up to the polling unit level, and messages are being taken to markets, schools, professional groups, women’s platforms, faith-based organizations, and grassroots political structures.
The North-West Zonal Coordinator and former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, commended the President’s courage as a dogged reformer, stating: “Your bashings are not for you alone. Even your detractors know that you have done well. “
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