Olushola Omogbehin
President Bola Tinubu has dared opposition political parties in the country, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying he cannot be scared by their conspiracy.
Speaking on Thursday when he hosted the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a group set up to communicate his administration’s agenda and reforms to all parts of the country.
Expressing gratitude to the members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors during the meeting, Tinubu advised the opposition to play by the rule of democracy and obey the judiciary.
“I’m grateful to all of you. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to break the shackles of poverty and ignorance, to put freedom in the hearts of our people, to ensure democracy survives—not the noise-making, not the rascality of a street convention.”
“We cannot submit to disobedience of a lawful order of the court. We must embrace the judiciary, whether it favours us or not.
“We submit to the principles of democracy, separation of powers, and the understanding of its dynamics and the nationhood that Nigeria is. We must build one country.
“There’s no other way on the path that we embrace to national greatness than to build one nation, one common vision for progress and prosperity of our people. That’s what we must do. That’s what Renewed Hope is all about.”
President Tinubu also told the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to try as much as possible to give Nigerians hope.
“You must give them that hope, but try as much as possible, men and women of integrity who are here in this room, to build a Nigeria,” he said.
Speaking on mergers between political parties Tinubu said: “They want to scare me off; it is a lie. I’ve been through this path before, and if I have to come back over and over and over again, I’ll do the same thing.
“There is no better place than your own country, and no one can build it except you. We saw great things because we see skyscrapers. We wonder how the plane takes off and flies from one destination to the other. These are no magic of yesterday.
“It is the thinker of tomorrow and the future that can elevate life, that can reform us all. As a transformative leader, you are in good company. Don’t be afraid.”
On the economy, Tinubu said:
“I’ve listened to you. There is the economy. I didn’t have to look back because the truth is, I took over from myself. The late (Muhammadu) Buhari is me; he was a partner. If I took over from him, is that not from myself?
“So if something is wrong, fine—live with it, correct it, move on. The life voyage is not going to be easy, and so many of you are traveling with me. I can only stand before you and say you will not regret it.
“That’s why we ask you to renew their hope. If they don’t want to, we will let them see the hope and the roads with the bridges and the children we raise, and the economy we are growing. We lend them ‘jiggy bola’. We will give them eyeglasses.
“I can assure you, whatever you say I do, but one thing that you need from me is a promise that I won’t run away from you. With you, the deal is done. No other thing—whatever we need to do, coordinate from the ward level.”
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State explained that Renewed Hope Initiative is designed to drive national renewal by translating the policies and achievements of President Tinubu into clear, relatable messages at the grassroots level, thereby deepening public understanding and engagement.
Speaking also, the former Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, said reform-driven leadership inevitably faces resistance but noted that the Tinubu administration has continued to record significant achievements despite prevailing challenges.
The National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the projects being commissioned across the country stand as clear testimonies to the impact of the administration’s reforms on the economy.
He assured that the party would work in synergy with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to deepen public enlightenment, mobilise grassroots support, and strengthen voter education ahead of the 2027 general elections.
