The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has dismissed claims by elder statesman Buba Galadima that an opposition alliance could defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, describing the remarks as “baseless grandstanding.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, the group said President Bola Tinubu’s administration has focused on governance and economic recovery rather than “empty politics.”
According to the Forum, the Tinubu-led government has implemented bold reforms since assuming office, including the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of exchange rates, which it said helped stabilise the economy and restore investor confidence.
TSF noted that inflation is slowing, oil production is improving, and key sectors are gradually recovering. It added that active oil rigs have nearly doubled, while Nigeria attracted about $5.3 billion in oil and gas investment in 2025, according to Wood Mackenzie.
The group also highlighted what it described as pro-people policies of the administration, including the increase of the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, the student loan scheme that has reportedly benefited over 864,000 students, and increased federal allocations to states.
On youth empowerment, the Forum praised the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, which it said has enrolled more than 250,000 young Nigerians across 2,600 centres, providing skills training and monthly stipends.
TSF further cited reports by international and local bodies, including The Economist, to support its claim that Nigeria’s economy is on a recovery path. It also referenced statements by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who reportedly warned that many states would have collapsed financially without the current reforms.
The Forum argued that improved revenues have enabled several states to clear salary arrears, pensions, and gratuities, strengthening public confidence in governance.
Commenting on recent political realignments, TSF said the alleged collapse of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) experiment reflects what it called the “exhaustion” of opposition strategies.
It described the proposed opposition alliance as “a recycled coalition of ambition” lacking a clear vision and cohesion.
“No hastily assembled alliance can erase the mandate freely given by the Nigerian people,” the statement said.
The group maintained that President Tinubu’s reforms are “nation-defining actions” aimed at laying the foundation for a prosperous and self-reliant Nigeria.
It urged opposition figures to focus on constructive engagement rather than what it termed outdated tactics and political rhetoric.
TSF concluded that the administration’s ongoing reforms and development programmes remain the strongest response to political criticism ahead of the 2027 elections.
