The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has dismissed allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made “fake promises” to Nigerian athletes, insisting that the administration has a verifiable record of fulfilling its commitments to sportsmen and women.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, the group described the NDC’s claim as misleading and inconsistent with publicly available facts, argued that the Tinubu administration has demonstrated a clear commitment to rewarding outstanding performances by Nigerian athletes.
According to the forum, President Tinubu fulfilled key aspects of the reward package announced for members of the Super Eagles following their performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by approving national honours, houses and land allocations.
The group noted that beneficiaries have already received title documents and certificates, describing the development as evidence that the government is implementing its promises.
TSF also pointed to the reward package for members of the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, stating that the athletes have received title documents for the houses promised by the President, alongside their national honours.
It added that the National Sports Commission has confirmed that the cash component of the reward package is currently being processed through the appropriate government financial institutions.
The forum further cited the rewards announced after the Super Falcons’ triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, describing them as among the most generous ever approved for a Nigerian team. According to TSF, the package includes national honours, cash awards and three-bedroom apartments, with implementation already underway through relevant government agencies.
The group maintained that these developments directly contradict the NDC’s claim that President Tinubu merely makes promises without fulfilling them.
While commending the administration’s efforts, TSF urged relevant agencies to expedite the completion of all outstanding aspects of the reward packages to ensure athletes receive every benefit promised in recognition of their service to the country.
The forum also argued that the Tinubu administration has surpassed previous governments in rewarding Nigerian athletes, noting that similar promises made by past administrations remained unfulfilled for years and, in some instances, decades.
It stressed that unlike previous administrations, the current government has begun implementing its commitments within its tenure, with documented evidence of houses, title documents and national honours already delivered to beneficiaries.
“The NDC cannot erase documented facts with political rhetoric. A government that has already begun delivering on its commitments to Nigerian athletes cannot honestly be accused of making only ‘fake promises.’ Nigerians deserve politics anchored on truth, not selective narratives designed to manufacture outrage,” the statement added.
