Summary: Senate President Godswill Akpabio declares that President Tinubu inherited an economy in shambles, but insists the APC administration has enough achievements to face Nigerians confidently in 2027.**
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has come out swinging, asserting that the Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration has racked up enough wins to boldly face Nigerians when the 2027 general elections come knocking.
Speaking with the kind of confidence that only a seasoned political heavyweight can muster, Akpabio did not shy away from acknowledging the tough hand President Tinubu was dealt when he assumed office — describing the economy he inherited as nothing short of a mess.
“The Economy Was in Shambles”
According to the Senate President, Tinubu did not walk into Aso Rock to meet a nation humming smoothly like a brand-new Innoson vehicle. Far from it. The administration, he argued, had to roll up its sleeves and get to work immediately on an economy that had been battered, bruised, and left gasping for breath.
This is not exactly breaking news to the average Nigerian — from the market woman in Mile 12 to the okada rider navigating Lagos traffic, everyone felt the weight of economic hardship that preceded and followed the transition of power.
APC’s Case for 2027
Despite the rocky road, Akpabio insists the APC government has done enough to justify returning to the Nigerian people with a strong campaign message ahead of 2027. In his view, the achievements recorded under Tinubu’s watch are tangible enough to withstand public scrutiny.
Whether everyday Nigerians — still grappling with the realities of fuel prices, exchange rate pressures, and the rising cost of garri and rice — will agree is another conversation entirely.
The Bigger Picture
As 2027 draws closer, statements like Akpabio’s signal that the political chess game has well and truly begun. The APC will need more than words to convince a Nigerian electorate that has seen plenty of promises come and go like the rain in April.
One thing is certain — the conversation about governance, accountability, and the true state of Nigeria’s economy is only going to get louder from here.
Stay with buzzUp9ja for more updates as Nigeria’s political landscape heats up ahead of 2027.
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