President Bola Tinubu said on Thursday that efforts by political opponents to intimidate or distract him would not stop his administration’s reform programme, as he urged supporters to deepen grassroots mobilisation for the government’s agenda.
Speaking during a meeting with the national, zonal and state leadership of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu said he remained committed to policies aimed at tackling poverty and improving national progress. He told the gathering that he would not retreat in the face of pressure from critics.
The President also stressed the need for respect for democratic institutions, including the courts, saying adherence to lawful orders remained central to constitutional governance. He said national development required unity, shared purpose and continued commitment from citizens and political stakeholders.
Tinubu urged members of the movement to take the message of government reforms to communities across the country, acknowledging that the path of reform could be difficult but insisting that it would produce lasting benefits.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, who serves as director-general and national coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, said members of the group had been energised by the President’s endorsement and direction. He called on them to intensify engagement with Nigerians at the grassroots, including in markets, youth groups and faith-based organisations, while explaining the purpose and long-term value of the reforms.
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, said the ruling party would continue to back the administration, pointing to road, gas and power projects as part of efforts to expand economic growth. He also called for closer coordination between the party structure and the Renewed Hope Ambassadors.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani said the administration needed to communicate its achievements more effectively, arguing that some gains were not reaching the public clearly enough. He cited improvements in security and the return of farming activity in parts of Kaduna State as examples he said should receive wider attention.
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya, secretary of the movement, called for stronger coordination between state governments and the group, saying governors were ready to drive the President’s agenda at the grassroots level. Other participants at the meeting included serving and former governors, as well as current and former members of the National Assembly.
