- Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has given a vote of confidence to President Bola Tinubu, stating that the current administration is making significant progress across the economic, social, and political sectors.
- Following a visit to the State House on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Gowon praised the President’s handling of national security and insisted that the government is tackling the country’s major challenges “the best it can.”
- The endorsement comes at a critical time as the administration points to improved foreign reserves and revenue generation, despite ongoing criticisms over inflation and recent insurgent activity in the Northeast.
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has voiced strong support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu, asserting that Nigeria is on a positive trajectory.
Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking to journalists after a private meeting at the State House, Aso Rock Presidential Villa, on Saturday, the elder statesman commended the President for his dedication to addressing the multifaceted challenges facing the nation.
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Gowon, who remains Nigeria’s longest-serving head of state, noted that his visit was primarily to acknowledge the “good work” being executed by the current government.
When asked to identify specific areas where the President might need to improve his performance, the nonagenarian insisted that the administration is already performing optimally across the board.
“As far as it goes, isn’t he doing the best he can all round? So, there is no particular place,” Gowon remarked.
“Every other area, political, economic, social, and of course the major problem that we have today, security, he is doing everything to deal with those for the good of Nigeria.”
The General’s visit coincides with a period of heightened security concerns, particularly in the Northeast, where insurgents have recently intensified strikes on military formations.
Despite these hurdles, Gowon expressed unwavering confidence in the President’s ability to rally the nation.
He emphasized that only the current government has the capacity to navigate the country through its present difficulties without creating further complications.
The Tinubu administration has recently faced sharp criticism from opposition figures regarding the rising cost of living and the long-term impact of the petrol subsidy removal.
However, the President defended his record on Friday night during a meeting with media executives, arguing that his reforms had successfully pulled Nigeria back from the brink of total economic collapse.
He cited rising crude oil production and stabilized foreign reserves as key indicators of a recovering economy.
Gowon’s endorsement serves as a significant moral boost for the administration, reinforcing the President’s call for patience as his reforms take root.
The elder statesman assured Nigerians that the government is handling the situation appropriately to ensure the country eventually achieves the peace and stability it deserves.
As the nation moves toward the 2027 election cycle, such high-level validations from respected figures like Gowon are likely to play a pivotal role in the ongoing narrative regarding the administration’s performance and its ability to deliver on its “Renewed Hope” agenda.
