If you lost sleep and weight, I have too,’ Tinubu acknowledges hardship

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has admitted that the economic reforms introduced by his administration have been personally demanding, saying the burden of governance has taken a toll on his health and well-being just as it has on ordinary Nigerians.

Speaking on Sunday after accepting the All Progressives Congress presidential ticket for the 2027 election at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, the President said the pains of reform were shared across all levels of society, including his own household and person.

He said, “I know what it takes to reform this nation we met in tatters. If you lost sleep, I’ve lost some too. If you’ve lost weight, I’ve lost some too. But I’ve always remembered one thing: in 2022, I asked for this job. You all supported me and I got it. So I must do it.”

Tinubu, who was officially declared winner of the APC presidential primary with 10,999,162 votes against his only challenger Stanley Osifo, said he had followed the nationwide voting process from Lagos with keen interest, describing the turnout as a reflection of strong party cohesion.

“I was glued to the television after voting. I saw the mammoth crowd in Kano and Kaduna, the city boy walking the streets of Calabar. It was a good feeling to see that there was no bloodshed, no rancour. This is politics in earnest. This is where we want Nigeria, facing one focus,” he added.

He also expressed appreciation to party members for the confidence reposed in him, saying his acceptance of the nomination was done with humility and gratitude as the APC prepares for the 2027 general election.

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