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The APC Forum for Good Governance and Continuity has formally backed President Bola Tinubu and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for second terms in office.
The APC forum announced the development at a press conference in Abuja, where it presented an “evidence-based assessment” of the leaders’ performance in office.
Speaking at the event, Chief Henry Awolabi, National Coordinator of the APC Forum for Good Governance and Continuity, highlighted Tinubu’s bold economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, exchange rate unification and tax restructuring, which he said have begun to stabilise Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment.
Awolabi equally highlighted Governor Fubara’s role in restoring stability in Rivers State. The governor was lauded for prioritising infrastructure development, healthcare improvements, and agricultural initiatives aimed at diversifying the state’s economy beyond oil.
“When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in 2023, Nigeria stood at the edge of a fiscal precipice. With clarity of purpose and uncommon political will, this administration embarked on what can only be described as a bold and historic reform agenda,” Awolabi said, pointing out that the removal of fuel subsidies “signalled the beginning of a new era of fiscal responsibility”.
He added that subsequent monetary and fiscal reforms have helped restore investor confidence and reposition Nigeria globally.
The APC Forum noted that Tinubu’s administration has recorded consistent GDP growth exceeding 4 percent by the close of 2025, improved exchange rate stability, and a steady decline in inflation.
It pointed out that foreign reserves have surged, trade surpluses have expanded, and non-oil revenue generation has reached historic highs.
The forum acknowledged that reforms of this magnitude come with transitional challenges but emphasised that “nations are not transformed by comfort; they are transformed by courage”.
Awolabi added: “In Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has demonstrated leadership by navigating intense political turbulence and restoring stability while focusing on infrastructure expansion, including critical road projects that connect communities and stimulate commerce.
“The governor has also moved to complete numerous abandoned projects, initiated healthcare reforms to reposition general hospitals, and supported agricultural efforts to drive food security and economic diversification.”
The APC Forum commended Fubara for displaying restraint in the face of provocation and commitment in the face of adversity.
It however warned that the greatest danger to progress is inconsistency, noting that Nigeria is currently in the middle of a structural reset.
“We unequivocally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. We do so because he has demonstrated the courage to take difficult decisions, the discipline to implement reforms, and the vision to reposition Nigeria for greatness.
“We also unequivocally endorse Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a second term as Governor of Rivers State. We do so because he has shown resilience in crisis, commitment to development, and capacity to lead with purpose,” the APC Forum said.
