President Bola Tinubu has blamed his political opponents for the hunger and poverty facing Nigerians, insisting that his administration is working to address the challenges.
Tinubu made the remarks on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign flag-off rally at Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“I have an argument. I hear my opponent talking about hunger, poverty. Who created it? They did! They created the hunger, they created the poverty. We are trying to eradicate it,” the President said.
The President also defended his administration’s record on salary payments and commended state governors for their performance.
“We pay salaries regularly. Our governors are working. I am proud of them. They are developing,” he said.
Tinubu thanked the people of Kaduna State for supporting him during the 2023 presidential election, saying their votes contributed to his victory.
“You gave me joy to remember the victory you gave me to become president. I come again to thank you,” he said.
The President urged Nigerians to give him another mandate in 2027, saying he wanted to sustain his promises of prosperity, continuity, progress and development.
He also addressed Nigerian children at the rally, describing his administration’s commitment to the country’s future as a promise. However, the available transcript ended before he completed the statement.
The rally at Ranchers Bees Stadium, also known as Kaduna Township Stadium, marked the formal launch of the APC’s presidential campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Party leaders and supporters gathered in Kaduna as the ruling party began mobilising support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
