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WE DON’T HAVE TO LOVE THE PRESIDENT—BUT WE MUST NOT LOSE THE NATION

Bola Ahmed Tinubu became President of Nigeria with 36.6% of the votes.
That is a fact.

It is the lowest winning percentage since 1999.
It happened because the opposition—who had previously come together—chose fragmentation over strategy, ego over unity, and ambition over cooperation. And in a three-way split, 36.6% became enough to win.

But that number tells a deeper story:
Tinubu came into office with more resistance than acceptance, more suspicion than goodwill, and more emotional hostility than any president we have had in this present democratic era.

Some disliked him out of political bitterness.
Some out of tribal pain.
Some out of religious sentiment.
Some because their preferred candidates lost the math, not the mandate.

For many, Tinubu became president before they were emotionally ready for him to be president.

Yet he stepped in and made decisions that no one—not one of our past presidents—had the courage to make.
Tough.
Unpopular.
Painful.
Necessary.

Not decisions aimed at applause, but at resetting a country that has been living on borrowed time.

And still, people don’t like him.
They may never like him.
That may simply be the burden of this moment in history.

Some presidents rule in times of comfort.
Others rule in times of surgery.
Tinubu walked into the theatre, not the ballroom.

He will likely be remembered as the president Nigerians did not love—
even if he becomes the president who puts us permanently on the path of economic independence and national capability.

And that is why this moment is dangerous.

Because the seeds of discontent that were planted before he took office did not die.
They are being watered daily—
by mischief makers,
by bitter losers,
by tribal chauvinists,
by religious extremists,
by desperate actors who would rather see the country collapse than watch it succeed under someone they don’t like.

Some from the South who believe their “turn” was stolen.

JUST IN: "You Belong To The Zoo" Fayose to Obasanjo in a 'thank you' message after OBJ attended his 65th birthday.

In a 'thank you' message to former President Olusegun Obasanjo for attending his 65th birthday, former Governor Ayodele Fayose has attãcked the former leader of Nigeria saying he belongs to the zoo.

Fayose sent the message to Obasanjo through SMS this evening, according to Kehinde Akinyemi, the former President's media aide.

Read Kehinde Akinyemi's statement below:

Obasanjo receives 'thank you ' letter from Ayo Fayose

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has received what he called a thank you letter from former Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose.

The "Thank you" note by SMS to the former President, which was made available to newsmen in Abeokuta by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi on Monday reads:

"Dear Baba Obasanjo, I trust this meets you well.Your coming to my birthday party, I appreciate except for your very irresponsible comments at your age. You went so low but am not surprised because someone once said you are supposed be kept away in the zoo. Sincerely thats where you belong.

"I kept quiet or did not reply you at the function so that the world will know the difference between a sane and a mad man that you are.It is also obvious that you have also lost your sanity OR should I say is the heightened stage of dementia.Not to worry Baba., I shall set the records straight in due course of time.Lastly I shall appreciate if you return my money since you publicly admitted you received but Dangote brought u back.

"Your leopard will never change his skin", the letter reads.

The former President replied tacitly: "Ayo, thanks for your "Thank You" message which undisguisedly revealed who and what you are, unchanged and unchangeable. Your money has been sent back through Foluso Adeagbo who brought it and in the same bag as he brought it unopened by me".Obj."

Kehinde Akinyemi
Special Assistant on Media
Former President to Pre

Here are some key achievements of President Bola Tinubu's administration ¹ ² ³:
- *Economic Reforms*
- Cleared over $10 billion in foreign exchange liabilities, stabilizing the naira
- Increased Net Foreign Exchange Reserves from $3.99 billion to $23.11 billion
- Secured over $50 billion in new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitments
- Reduced national budget deficit from 50% to 23%
- *Infrastructure Development*
- Over 440 ongoing road projects nationwide
- Construction of over 2,700 kilometers of superhighways
- Revitalized Port Harcourt Refinery
- Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project underway
- *Youth Empowerment*
- Over 900,000 Nigerians benefited from Presidential Loan and Grant Scheme
- 300,000 students accessed Student Loan Scheme for higher education and entrepreneurship funding
- Launched Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) and National Youth Talent Export Programme (NATEP)
- *Security*
- Eliminated over 13,500 terrorists through sustained military campaigns
- Improved commercial air safety with no civil aviation incidents
- *Social Welfare*
- Implemented N70,000 minimum wage payment structure
- Launched Renewed Hope City and Estate housing initiative, targeting 100,000 housing units
- Disbursed N570 billion to 36 states for livelihood support and nano-businesses
- *Education and Healthcare*
- Established Nigerian Education Loan Fund, benefiting over 22,000 students
- Approved eight new medical universities to address medical brain drain
- Allocated over N250 billion to revamp primary healthcare centers nationwide

These achievements demonstrate President Tinubu's efforts to stabilize Nigeria's economy, improve infrastructure, and invest in human capital.

IN JOS, PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES NORTHERN CHRiSTIANS OF FAIRNESS,

AS HE PAYS TRIBUTE TO LYDIA YILWATDA, MOTHER OF THE APC CHAIRMAN

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday declared that he has a mission to unite Nigerians and assured Christian Communities in Northern Nigeria of his administration's commitment to ensuring fairness among all religions in the country.

President Tinubu gave the assurance during his meeting with some Christian leaders at the Headquarters of COCIN Church in Jos, Plateau State.

"I have a mission to unite this country, ensure its prosperity, and we are making progress," the President said.

The President, while paying tribute to the mother of the APC National Chairman, Nana Lydia Yilwatda, who died at the age of 83, said, " In our family, we have a strong Muslim background, and I married a Christian, a pastor for that matter, and I have never forced her to change her religion".

He urged the clergymen to have faith in his administration. According to him, as leaders, we have the responsibility to manage religious issues for the benefit of all.

The President affirmed his administration's commitment to tackling insecurity in the country, especially in the fight against terrorism and banditry.

'We are defeating bandits, and we will defeat them. We will deal with them and combat the farmers-herders clashes,' the President said.

The president stated that his administration is revamping the economy for the benefit of all Nigerians.

President Tinubu described the late Nana Lydia Yilwatda as a devoted mother during the funeral prayers.

"The history behind this church is rooted in faith with deep acceptance in the Lord and tradition. I have been to Jos before. When we were coming here, Governor Caleb Muftwang showed me one of the bungalows, the house of Ambassador Yahaya Kwande. During the SDP days, we met there to decide the fate of MKO Abiola.

" Today, I am grateful that I am alive and to God be the glory to be the President o