Tinubu governing Nigeria with expertise, not by try and error – Ganduje, Ododo

Kogi state governor Ahmed Ododo and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, have expressed strong confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election, saying the country is currently being governed with intentionality, not by try and error.

The Governor said the ruling APC remains the preferred party of Nigerians under Tinubu’s leadership, adding that the bold and impactful reforms of the current administration already taking shape.

Addressing the national leadership of the party during a courtesy visit to the APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Friday in Abuja, Ododo reaffirmed his loyalty to the party and his commitment to promoting its manifesto through purposeful and people-centred governance in Kogi state.

He said: “We are also grateful to our National Leader and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his bold and transformative policies that are already reshaping our national economy and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity.

“Mr. President’s unwavering support to Kogi State is not taken for granted, and I assure him of our unflinching loyalty and massive support in 2027 and beyond.

“It takes a bold heart like that of Mr President to take tough but necessary decisions, especially as they affect the petroleum sector and our monetary policies. His decisions are in the overall best interest of our dear nation.

“I am confident that the people of Nigeria will file behind Mr President for a resounding victory come 2027. His patriotic actions will earn him a second term, as we are all ready to ensure victory for him in order to continue to put Nigeria on the path of greatness and Renewed Hope.”

While commending Dr. Ganduje-led National Working Committee (NWC) for their commitment, tireless efforts, and strategic leadership, the governor said such efforts have firmly positioned the APC as the preferred party for Nigerians from all walks of life.

In his response, APC National Chairman, Ganduje, said the party is leading the country through informed and knowledgeable governance, not by trial and error.

He applauded Ododo for sustaining a harmonious relationship with his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, noting that a major challenge in Nigerian politics is the frequent conflict between successors and their predecessors.

“I was also present during your swearing in. One thing we won’t forget is how quickly you appointed your commissioners after being sworn in. You didn’t allow room for excessive lobbying. That demonstrated a strong working relationship and vision.

“That is a step forward — an example of progressivism. One major problem in our politics is the relationship between a successor and a predecessor.

“As a member of the intellectual wing of our party, you know that we are not governing by trial and error. We are not leading by guesswork, nor by money and influence. We are governing with knowledge.

“Therefore, Mr. Governor, our party’s intellectual wing will conduct research to understand the root of the problems between predecessors and successors.”

Ganduje, while praising Ododo for fostering a strong relationship with his predecessor, Bello, described the APC as a vibrant and dynamic party.

He said: “Our party is a living party — one that governs with knowledge. We will also investigate the actual issues between governments and intellectuals. Mr. Governor, by your presence here today, you are consolidating the relationship between your government and the party. We thank you for that.