Niger Without Borders, a governance advocacy group, urged Nigerians to “prioritise continuity, stability and progress” in the 2027 general elections by re‑electing President Bola Tinubu. The call, delivered at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, came alongside the organisation’s formal endorsement of Tinubu for a second term, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State for a second term, and Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for a third term.
In his address, Comrade Hussaini Abubakar said the endorsements were based on “performance, policy direction and measurable outcomes” at both federal and state levels. He highlighted Tinubu’s economic reforms, noting that difficult decisions such as the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign‑exchange market have begun to produce tangible results. According to the group, the fiscal deficit has narrowed from over 5 % of GDP to roughly 3 %, growth projections are approaching 4.5 %, inflation has fallen from above 30 % to the mid‑teens, external reserves have improved and government revenue has increased.
“These gains did not come without sacrifice, but they have placed Nigeria on a sustainable path,” Abubakar said, warning that any disruption to the current trajectory would amount to regression.
The advocacy group also praised Governor Bago, dubbed the “Farmer Governor,” for transforming Niger State into a potential food‑production hub for Nigeria and West Africa. Through mechanised farming, irrigation projects and rural‑infrastructure development, Bago has, according to Niger Without Borders, shifted the state from subsistence agriculture to agribusiness, a change the group says is crucial for national food security.
Regarding Senator Musa, the organisation noted his sponsorship of bills on employment, infrastructure protection and institutional reform, as well as his active role on Senate committees.
Abubakar concluded by urging voters to favour continuity over policy disruptions, stating, “Nations do not progress by constantly restarting their policies. They progress by sustaining and refining them.” The group’s endorsements are expected to influence campaign dynamics as parties finalize candidate line‑ups ahead of the 2027 elections.
