The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Warman Ogoriba, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu, rating his performance above 90 per cent and declaring that he deserves a second term in office.
Ogoriba stated that despite criticisms from some quarters and calls for the President’s resignation, Tinubu remains focused on national development and delivering the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
Speaking in Yenagoa on Tuesday, the APC chairman said criticism is a normal feature of democratic governance and should not distract the administration from pursuing its development agenda.
“We expect criticism in politics, and we welcome constructive criticism. We are not worried about calls for the President’s resignation. We are focused on development projects and ensuring that Nigerians continue to benefit from government policies,” he said.
According to him, political leaders around the world regularly face pressure from opponents, noting that such calls are part of the democratic process.
“If someone does not like you and you are in office, that person can ask you to resign. We are not worried about people calling for his resignation. We are focused on delivering development projects, and Nigerians can see what is being done,” Ogoriba said.
He expressed confidence that Tinubu would secure re-election, insisting that the administration’s achievements would ultimately earn the support of voters.
“We are confident of winning the next elections and continuing for another four years, God willing. Where he has done well, people should say so. Where he has not done well, people should point it out,” he added.
Ogoriba maintained that Nigerians are already beginning to feel the impact of the President’s policies and programmes, which he believes will translate into electoral support.
“But overall, the President has done very well, and we believe Nigerians will vote massively for him. We do not discuss political parties in the APC; we discuss achievements. We are more strategic in mobilising votes for our party,” he said.
Highlighting infrastructure development as one of the administration’s key achievements, he cited the ongoing coastal road project as evidence of Tinubu’s commitment to national development.
“I think the President has done very well. In terms of infrastructure and road networks, how many presidents in Nigeria have undertaken a coastal road project of this magnitude?” he asked.
On the issue of rising living costs, Ogoriba argued that economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, have increased government revenues and boosted allocations to states.
“Look at the savings from subsidy removal and the increased allocations going to states. The President has challenged governors to explain how they are using the additional funds,” he said.
The APC chairman concluded by reaffirming his confidence in Tinubu’s leadership, saying that based on his assessment, the President’s performance merits a rating of more than 90 per cent.
