Analysts say President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political strength stems from his unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his ability to inspire trust among party members.
Political commentators note that recent defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party into APC reflect confidence in Tinubu’s leadership. The President’s critics in opposition parties have described APC as a coalition of “strange bedfellows,” yet the party has successfully consolidated power, winning elections and securing the loyalty of new members.
Experts attribute Tinubu’s success to his consistent party commitment. Despite internal betrayals and political intrigues, he maintained a steadfast vision for APC, helping it to challenge and eventually defeat PDP, which had dominated Nigerian politics for 16 years. Analysts highlight that Tinubu’s leadership style, rooted in trust and accountability, allows him to take decisive steps, including reforming the fuel subsidy scheme and confronting banking and foreign exchange abuses, with confidence that his party will support him.
Several governors who recently joined APC, including Peter Mba of Enugu, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, and Pastor Umoh Eno of Akwa Ibom, cited trust and strategic partnership as key reasons for their alignment with the party. “Our interest as a region is now represented, and our vision finds stronger reinforcement at the federal level,” Governor Mba said.
Political observers also note that Tinubu’s leadership provides a platform for long-overdue reforms. By institutionalizing six development commissions, the President aims to strengthen federal-state cooperation, establish local policing structures, and enhance national development.
With APC now controlling 72 senators, 265 House of Representatives members, and 24 state governors, analysts believe President Tinubu has consolidated enough influence to implement reforms and safeguard national interests, drawing on both his loyal party members and new collaborators.
