President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday condemned allegations of religious genocide in Nigeria, calling them “unfounded and misleading.”
Speaking at the unveiling of a book documenting ten years of the APC government, authored by Governor Hope Uzodimma, the President asserted: “Here, no faith is under siege, no community is excluded… We must never allow outsiders to tell us who we are or sow division among us.”
He maintained that Nigeria’s strength lies in its diversity.
Addressing the legacy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) since 2015, President Tinubu said: “I can confidently tell you the worst is over.”
He acknowledged that the Buhari administration faced challenges and made mistakes, but credited the party with stabilising the nation, pushing back terrorists, investing in infrastructure, and instilling accountability.
He dismissed critics, stating that those who wasted sixteen years had their chance and were responsible for “broken promises, the broken power plants, [and] the broken roads.”
While standing in the South-East, President Tinubu assured the region that it “is not on the margins; you are at the centre of our national rebirth.”
He reiterated his commitment to true federalism and decentralisation, promising that no part of Nigeria would be abandoned under his Renewed Hope Agenda.
During the visit, President Tinubu also commissioned several key projects in Imo State, including the Owerri-Mbaise-Umahia road, the Assumpta Twin flyover, and the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Convention Centre.
The event saw attendance from key political figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Uzodimma (who is also the Progressive Governors’ Forum Chairman), APC governors, the Governor of Abia State, and national assembly leadership.
