Tinubu Setting New Accountability Foundation, Economic Restructuring - Bakare

A Patient Approach to Nigeria's Transformation

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Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is embarking on a significant overhaul of the nation’s economy and a new foundation of accountability, according to APC chieftain Pastor Olufemi Bakare. Bakare, chairman of Tinubu Mandate Group (TMG), is urging patience with the administration as its long-term policies begin to take effect.

Key Takeaways:

• Restructuring with a “Childbirth” Analogy: Bakare uses the metaphor of childbirth to explain the perceived “pain” of Tinubu’s economic restructuring, comparing it to the difficult labor involved in bringing a new child into the world.
• Accountability Focus: The core of Tinubu's strategy is establishing a new foundation of accountability, aiming to address systemic issues within the nation.
• Economic Restructuring: The administration is fundamentally restructuring Nigeria’s economy to address imbalances and create opportunities.
• Criticism of Coalition: Bakare dismisses the formation of a coalition aiming to challenge Tinubu’s presidency as driven by selfish interests, attributing the nation’s challenges to the individuals involved.
• Long-Term Solutions: Bakare stresses the need for patience, emphasizing that the effects of Tinubu’s policies will be seen gradually over time.

Bakare highlighted recent positive developments, such as the Governor of Edo State’s investment in a new transportation system. However, he also expressed skepticism about the capabilities of those forming the coalition to unseat Tinubu in 2027, characterizing Tinubu as a “master strategist” who has been carefully planning for this moment.

The security situation in Nigeria, particularly the ongoing insurgency, is viewed as a systemic challenge requiring a fundamental shift in approach, a challenge that even former President Muhammadu Buhari was unable to fully address during his tenure. Bakare suggested that addressing this issue involves investing in education and empowering citizens to improve their circumstances.

“The Bible says, they shall surely gather. If their gathering is not of the Lord, he will scatter them,” Bakare stated, reinforcing his belief in Tinubu’s long-term vision for Nigeria. Ultimately, Bakare remains confident that Tinubu’s focus on accountability and strategic economic policies will deliver lasting positive change for the nation.