The Presidency has dismissed concerns that the recent Ghanaian presidential election outcome, where the ruling party lost, could impact President Bola Tinubu’s chances of retaining power in 2027.
Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, on Wednesday said that Nigeria’s circumstances differ significantly from Ghana’s.
Bwala stated that the President remains confident ahead of the polls, citing the administration’s focus on addressing everyday concerns of Nigerians, such as hunger and agricultural development.
He said; “Given comparative analysis, that is not to say, I am blaming the government of Ghana, but there are divergent applications of government policy.
“If you have been following events in Ghana, you would see that over the last one year and if you follow the indices, you find out that it is not the same thing that is happening in the two countries. What Mr President is doing in redirecting the economy is on the right path. Mr President is very confident.
“The idea of the ruling party losing the election, that will not happen, because the Nigerian people are seeing what the administration is doing. Nigerian people only care about what they are confronted with every day. They don’t actually care whether you are white or black skin or whatever. As long as what matters to them on their dinner table is dealt with, Nigerian people will always stay with you and that is what Mr President is doing. That is why Mr President is receiving commendations from every part of the country”.
Bwala noted that the President remains focused on governance, refusing to be distracted by opposition comments ahead of the 2027 elections.
He was responding to rumours of coalition against Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
“The time for politicking is not yet, and when that time comes, we are going to be ready for everyone,” he said.
He emphasized that President Tinubu is constitutionally qualified to contest for a second term in office. “God willing, if God gives Mr. President life and health, we do hope that Mr. President will run his cause as provided by the constitution,” he said.
Bwala’s comments come after the recent Ghanaian presidential election, where former President John Mahama defeated incumbent Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
