The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027, saying his administration’s achievements will earn him a second term.
Alausa, who was recently appointed Director of Education Sector Mobilisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, accused opposition parties of lacking a clear agenda for Nigerians.
He made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, alleging that opposition politicians were driven by envy and lacked the capacity to govern.
“Whatever nonsense these people (opposition) are talking about is out of sheer envy. They can’t deliver, they have been tested, they have no clue of what to do for Nigerians,” Alausa said.
“This president is giving Nigerians tangible benefits. Let’s be objective, that is what we have said and I am very unapologetic about this, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win his second term squarely based on his achievements.”
The minister argued that Tinubu had transformed various sectors of the economy and deserved another term based on his administration’s performance.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transformed every sector of this country and he deserves to be re-elected come January 16, 2027, based on his accomplishments,” he said.
Alausa also urged Nigerians to disregard opposition parties, accusing them of promoting division rather than presenting credible alternatives to the ruling APC.
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“And please, let’s not listen to the opposition parties, they don’t have any clear agenda for this country. They are just there to cause division amongst us,” he added.
Highlighting the administration’s achievements in the education sector, the minister cited its relationship with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), claiming that the Federal Government had fulfilled its agreements with the union.
He also said the government was making progress towards ensuring that students complete four-year university programmes within the stipulated period.
Alausa maintained that Tinubu was committed to ending delays in university programmes, adding that ASUU had not embarked on a strike since the President assumed office.
He presented the development as evidence of improved relations between the Federal Government and university lecturers.
