Yoruba Elders Back Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid, Hail Strides In Economic Reforms

By George OPARA

The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) on Monday has resolved to back the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election cycle.

The council, in a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Dipo Oyewole, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, cited what it described as the administration’s commitment to economic reforms, infrastructure development, and national stability.

It said its resolution was based on the appraisal of the Tinubu administration’s performance on assumption office in May 2023, noting that the policies being carried out, though difficult, were beginning to yield positive results for Nigeria.

The council said it had diligently reviewed developments in the country and concluded that continuity in leadership would be in the best interest of Nigeria.

YCE said, “President Tinubu inherited enormous economic and security challenges but had demonstrated courage and determination in addressing them through far-reaching reforms.

The removal of fuel subsidy, exchange rate reforms, and efforts to attract investments were difficult decisions that required time to produce desired outcomes.

“The administration should be given the opportunity to consolidate its programmes. Despite the initial hardships associated with some of the reforms, there were signs that the economy was gradually stabilising.”
The council also lauded the Federal Government’s interventions in infrastructure, education, agriculture and social investment programmes, saying such initiatives were laying the foundation for sustainable development.

It, therefore, enjoined Nigerians to support the President’s re-election bid in 2027 to ensure continuity of policies and programmes aimed at repositioning the country.

“The endorsement was not based on ethnic considerations but on what the YCE described as a realistic appraisal of the administration’s performance and prospects. YCE remains committed to promoting national unity, good governance and the welfare of all Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic, religious or political affiliations.”