President Bola Tinubu has stated that he financed his election campaign from his own resources, emphasizing he owes no debts to any cabal or sponsors.
In a meeting with Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau at the State House on Thursday, Tinubu attributed his electoral success to divine intervention.
“I have no cabal. I have no sponsors. The money I spent on the elections was my personal fortune. At some point, the odds were against me; banks were locked. But Allah, the Almighty God, said I will be the President. Mine is to now follow the leading and teaching of the Almighty God,” Tinubu declared.
Addressing concerns about manipulation by interest groups amid ongoing economic reforms, the President assured that his self-funded campaign means no external influences control his administration. Tinubu stressed the importance of integrity in combating corruption and highlighted the need to instill values of good and responsible citizenship in Nigerian children.
The President warned that protests driven by anger and hate could lead to violence and obstruct national progress. He outlined social welfare initiatives, including restructuring schemes to reach ward levels, increasing the minimum wage by over 100%, and introducing student loans for school fees and consumer credit for purchasing cars and houses.
“The sponsors of protests do not love our country. They have no love for the nation. They do not understand citizenship. They have alternative passports. They are in different parts of the world holding meetings virtually,” Tinubu said, urging citizens to be cautious of premature politics fueled by hate and anger. In response, Sheikh Bala Lau, the leader of the delegation, pledged their support for the President through prayers and increased efforts in sensitization.
