The Digest:
The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly endorsed President Bola Tinubu's administration, stating that he is "rebuilding the nation brick by brick" while accusing opposition figures of dragging Nigeria's reputation "through the mud" to remain politically relevant. The remarks followed Tinubu's declaration at the Federal Executive Council that "Nigeria is rising."
Key Points:
- APC praised Tinubu's leadership as "a masterclass in clarity, confidence, and verifiable results"
- Accused the opposition of using "emotional blackmail and political hysteria"
- Cited the oversubscribed $2.35 billion Eurobond as international investor confidence
- Highlighted 4.23% GDP growth as the best in a decade
- Noted falling inflation (18.02%) and rising FX reserves ($43 billion)
- Mentioned Nigeria's removal from the FATF Grey List as a key achievement
- Described Tinubu as "courageous, focused, and divinely aligned" for the current season
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
