Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja
Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo has joined a political advocacy platform, Tinubu Movement for Sustainable Governance Foundation (TMS), popularly often called Tinubu Must Stay — selling coverage continuity, sustainable governance and public understanding of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The former president is supporting former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi whereas his son is supporting President Tinubu forward of the 2027 presidential election.
Olujonwo, who serves as President of the Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO), President of Project One Nigeria, and Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Housing, introduced his resolution at a press convention in Abuja, the place TMS management formally welcomed him into the organisation.
He mentioned his resolution was formed by his political expertise, understanding of Nigeria’s reform historical past and perception within the significance of sustaining authorities insurance policies throughout administrations.
Speaking on his political background, Olujonwo mentioned he has been a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) since its formation.
He argued that a number of insurance policies of the Tinubu’s administration haven’t been adequately defined to Nigerians, creating alternatives for misinformation and misinterpretation.
“I’ve been in the APC since 2014. I was there when my father hosted the late President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to form the movement. I’m not new to the party,” he mentioned.
Olujonwo emphasised that speaking authorities insurance policies ought to contain explaining their aims, implementation processes and implications for residents fairly than counting on political slogans.
He added: “There’s a lot of noise out there, and people are distorting what’s going on. ASUU has had no strikes. Students have access to loans. Nigeria has become a massive construction site and an investors’ haven again. These are things we need to promote.”
Also, the Director‑General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and National Coordinator of TMS, Kashifu Abdullahi, welcomed Olujonwo into the motion, describing his background as related to TMS’s advocacy for sustained financial reforms.
Inuwa drew parallels between reforms launched through the Obasanjo administration and people at present being carried out by President Tinubu.
He argued that nationwide improvement requires consistency in coverage implementation, warning that frequent reversals undermine investor confidence and disrupt lengthy‑time period planning.
Imuwa added: “You grew up in a household that led the second wave of reforms in Nigeria. Telecommunications liberalisation, banking reforms—these laid a strong basis. Being raised in that household, you perceive what reforms imply.
“We are building investors’ confidence. The naira is becoming strong. Our stock exchange is one of the fastest‑growing. The Dangote Refinery is a game changer. If we start reversing these policies, we’ll go back to where we were.”
Inuwa famous that the motion would proceed increasing its nationwide constructions whereas participating stakeholders from numerous skilled, political and social backgrounds.
He added that whereas TMS helps continuity past 2027, its broader mission is to strengthen coverage sustainability and institutional improvement.
On his half, the Director‑General of TMS, Marcel Ngogbehei described Olujonwo’s entry as important, noting his household’s historic affiliation with main financial reforms and democratic consolidation.
Ngogbehei, who’s a former Obidient cordinator recalled the liberalisation insurance policies of former President Obasanjo, together with telecommunications reforms and Nigeria’s exterior debt reduction, which he mentioned laid foundations for contemporary financial development.
“We’re happy you have decided to take this step. Your father was one of those who revolutionised this country. The debt was paid off, and major innovations were introduced in liberalising the economy,” he mentioned.
Ngogbehei defined that TMS was established to advertise knowledgeable public engagement on authorities insurance policies, deal with misconceptions about ongoing reforms and encourage residents to evaluate governance by proof and measurable outcomes.
He confused that the motion intends to tell apart itself by factual communication and constructive dialogue.
“This is not about propaganda. We will engage respectfully, factually and transparently,” he mentioned.
