Tinubu Faces Backlash as Nigerians Question Fresh 2027 Campaign Promises

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has faced criticism on social media after making fresh promises to improve the country's economy, electricity supply and agricultural sector ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Tinubu made the promises on Tuesday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Dutse, Jigawa State.

The President promised that, if re-elected in 2027, his administration would reduce the cost of living, improve electricity supply, create more jobs and strengthen Nigeria's industrial sector.

He also pledged to support small businesses, provide interest-free loans to farmers and improve food production across the country.

Speaking at the rally, Tinubu said his government would work towards providing reliable electricity and addressing problems associated with the country's power sector.

He also promised to support small and medium-sized businesses while creating more employment opportunities for Nigerians.

On agriculture, the President said his administration would invest more in farming, provide subsidies and reward small-scale farmers as part of efforts to improve food security.

However, his comments attracted criticism from Nigerians who questioned why he was making similar promises after spending more than three years in office.

Many social media users argued that some of the promises sounded similar to those made during his 2023 presidential campaign.

One of the major issues raised by critics was electricity supply. During the 2023 campaign, Tinubu promised Nigerians reliable electricity and said people would no longer have to pay estimated electricity bills.

He also challenged Nigerians not to re-elect him if he failed to fulfil his electricity promise, unless he provided adequate reasons for not delivering.

Reacting to the latest promises, several Nigerians questioned whether the President was asking voters to trust commitments that had not yet been fulfilled.