Give Tinubu another chance to complete fixing Nigeria's economy – Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, urging patience as the administration continues its economic reforms. Idris spoke at the APC’s presidential and governorship campaign launch in Minna, Niger State, acknowledging the country's economic struggles, such as soaring costs of living, poverty, and hunger.

He emphasized that the government's efforts to improve the economy would require time to yield results for ordinary citizens. Idris appealed for Nigerians' understanding, stating that President Tinubu has the nation's best interests at heart and that the administration's initiatives have already begun positively impacting the country.

He further appealed to Niger State residents to vote for incumbent Governor Mohammed Bago for a second term, highlighting the achievements made during the party's first four-year tenure. Idris encouraged APC voters to support candidates across all levels of government in the upcoming elections, emphasizing that their support would enable them to benefit from the party's policies.

APC North-Central Zonal Vice-Chairman Mu’azu Rijau, representing the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, as well as former Nigerian ambassador to South Africa, Abdullahi Idris, and former Niger State Deputy Governor, Ahmed Musa Ibeto, attended the campaign launch.