Tinubu: I've Lost Sleep, Weight Over Economic Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has admitted that his economic reforms have been tough on Nigerians, including himself. He made this admission on Sunday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.

Tinubu said he's lost sleep and weight, just like many Nigerians, because of the reforms. He's determined to see them through.

I know what it takes to reform this nation we met in tatters. If you lost sleep, I've lost some too. If you've lost weight, I've lost some too.

He's always remembered one thing: in 2022, he asked for this job. You all supported him and he got it. So he must do it. He won't back down now.

Tinubu was speaking after he was declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary. He got 10,999,162 votes, defeating his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, who got 16,503 votes.

The President praised the peaceful conduct of the direct primary, which was held across all 774 local government areas and 8,809 wards nationwide on Saturday. It's a testament to Nigeria's maturing democracy. The country's democratic process is becoming more stable.

Tinubu also acknowledged the collective anguish of the nation over the past three years. However, he maintained that the sweeping fiscal and economic reforms were necessary to rescue a country he met in bad shape. The reforms can't be avoided. They're crucial for the country's economic recovery.

He's accepted the mandate to fly the ruling party's flag once again in the 2027 election.

I accept with profound humility and gratitude the nomination of our great party, the APC, to stand again as your presidential candidate in the 2027 election.

Bola Tinubu is the President of Nigeria, and the leader of the APC. He's been in office since 2023. Before that, he was the Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007. He's got a lot of experience in politics. He won't let his party down.

Stanley Osifo, on the other hand, is a relatively new face in Nigerian politics. Not much is known about him, except that he challenged Tinubu for the APC presidential ticket. He didn't win, but he's still a contender.

The APC primary was held on Saturday, and the results were announced on Sunday. The election was peaceful, with no reports of violence or irregularities. It was a smooth process. The party's members are satisfied with the outcome.

The 2027 election is still a long way off, but the campaign season has already started. Tinubu will face off against other candidates from different parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). He's ready for the challenge. He won't back down.

It's going to be a tough campaign, but Tinubu is confident that he can win. He's got the support of his party, and he's got a track record of delivering on his promises. He's delivered on many projects in the past. He can do it again.

But the economy is still a major concern for many Nigerians. The reforms have been tough, and many people are struggling to make ends meet. They're finding it hard to survive. The cost of living is high.

Tinubu knows this, and he's trying to address these concerns. He's promised to create more jobs, and to boost economic growth. He's working on it. He won't give up. He's determined to deliver.

It's a tall order, but Tinubu is determined to deliver. He's got the support of his party, and he's got the backing of many Nigerians. They believe in him. They think he can do it.

The road to the 2027 election will be long and challenging. But Tinubu is ready for it. He's got a plan, and he's got the support of his party. He's confident that he can win.

He's preparing to face off against other candidates, and he's asking Nigerians to bear with him. He knows that the reforms have been tough, but he's promising that they will be worth it in the end. He's working hard to deliver on his promises.

Tinubu can deliver on his promises, and he's got the support of his party. He's also got the backing of many Nigerians. They're counting on him to deliver. The outcome of the election will depend on his performance. It's a crucial moment for Nigeria.