By Adeyemi David
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has explained why the party has thrown its full support behind the re-election of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.
Oyetola had on February 14 led the Osun APC to formally endorse Tinubu at a grand reception held at Freedom Park in Osogbo.
The event attracted a large crowd of party stalwarts and supporters and also featured the official reception of five federal lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
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In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser, Bolaji Akinola, Oyetola said the endorsement was anchored on “performance, courage, and a clear vision for Nigeria’s future.”
According to the minister, President Tinubu took difficult but necessary decisions at the beginning of his administration to rescue the nation’s economy from the brink of collapse.
He highlighted key fiscal and monetary reforms introduced by the President, describing them as bold measures aimed at stabilising the economy, attracting foreign investment, and restoring confidence in Nigeria’s financial system.
Oyetola noted that the administration’s policies were already producing positive outcomes, including improved revenue generation and enhanced transparency in public finance.
The immediate past governor of Osun State also underscored the President’s emphasis on infrastructure development nationwide, citing ongoing investments in roads, rail, ports, and energy.
He said the expansion across critical sectors of the economy was creating new opportunities for job creation and sustainable growth.
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On social welfare, Oyetola commended Tinubu’s efforts to cushion the impact of economic reforms through targeted intervention programmes, student loan initiatives, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
He described the measures as evidence that the administration is both reform-driven and compassionate.
He added that security remains a top priority under Tinubu’s leadership, pointing to renewed coordination among security agencies and increased support for law enforcement as steps toward strengthening national stability.
Describing the President as a seasoned administrator with a proven track record, Oyetola recalled Tinubu’s achievements in Lagos State and his longstanding commitment to progressive politics in Nigeria.
He said the President understands the complexity of governing a diverse country and has demonstrated the political will to take tough decisions in the national interest.
The Osun APC leader stressed that continuity is vital at this stage of Nigeria’s development, arguing that a second term would enable the President to consolidate ongoing reforms, complete major infrastructure projects, and fully stabilise the economy.
“President Tinubu has demonstrated courage, capacity, and commitment to reposition Nigeria. What he needs now is time to complete the good job he has started,” Oyetola said, assuring that APC members in Osun are fully aligned behind the President’s re-election bid.
He also expressed confidence that the APC governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, would secure victory in the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.
