General News of Thursday, 2 October 2025
Source: www.punchng.com
The National Amalgamation for the Continuation of Renewed Hope has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 general election.
The group also pledged its readiness to sustain the ideals of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting its potential to transform critical sectors of the nation’s economy.
The association is one of several pressure groups expected to sensitise Nigerians on the stewardship of the All Progressives Congress-led government in the build-up to the 2027 polls.
Nigeria’s political history is replete with activities of groups, including non-governmental organisations and civil society bodies, which have either opposed or supported sitting governments.
In recent years, such groups played a prominent role in the 2015 and 2019 general elections, rallying support for former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, respectively.
Speaking at a press conference during the inauguration of the group on Thursday in Abuja, the national coordinator, Olorunwa Adeleke, said the country was on the right path under Tinubu’s leadership.
He added that the group would strive to unify civil society organisations, unions, professional groups, and grassroots actors into one coordinated force behind the continuation of the President’s reform initiatives.
According to him, NACRH also exists to amplify the government’s progress, ensuring that the success stories of President Tinubu’s administration reach every community.
“NACRH exists to shield reform momentum from disruption, preventing reactionary reversal of policies, countering disinformation, and anchoring a continuity culture beyond personality.
“It is established to serve as a structured bridge between the people and government, ensuring feedback, accountability, and inclusive participation.
“NACRH is not a mere campaign tool; it is a civil platform, a guardian of reform continuity, and a voice for Nigeria’s hopeful majority,” he said.
Justifying the call for a second term for Tinubu, Adeleke said, “Since taking office, the President has made decisions many feared. He removed fuel subsidy, unified the exchange rate, and embarked on structural reforms to reset our fiscal architecture.
“These were not painless moves, but they were necessary. As Reuters reports, Nigeria’s Q2 2025 Gross Domestic Product grew at 4.23 per cent, the fastest in four years, and inflation receded to 20.12 per cent, the lowest in three years.
“Nigeria’s external reserves reached $42.03bn, while N330bn was disbursed to eight million vulnerable households under social investment efforts to cushion the poor.”
Adeleke further noted that in its first two years, the Tinubu administration narrowed the fiscal deficit from 5.4 per cent of GDP in 2023 to about 3.0 per cent in 2024, alongside improvements in Internally Generated Revenue.
He added that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, critical infrastructure projects in roads, rail, and power are ongoing nationwide.
According to him, Tinubu’s government has also expanded credit access through mechanisms such as the planned National Credit Guarantee Company, underscoring its commitment to empowering small businesses, women, and youth.
“Social investment scaling, more robust healthcare, education, and social safety nets have been attended to,” he added.