The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a second term in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the administration's achievements will form the basis of its re-election campaign.
Alausa made the declaration on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, while appearing on Channels Television's Politics Today, where he also criticised opposition parties for allegedly failing to present a clear alternative agenda for Nigerians.
The minister, who was recently appointed Director of Education Sector Mobilisation in the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, said he believed Tinubu's performance across different sectors justified another four years in office.
He accused opposition politicians of acting out of envy and questioned their ability to offer solutions to the country's challenges.
According to Alausa, the President's administration has delivered tangible benefits to Nigerians and made significant changes across different areas of national development.
He maintained that Tinubu would win the 2027 election based on his record in office rather than relying solely on political promises.
The minister also urged Nigerians not to be swayed by opposition parties, alleging that they were more interested in creating divisions than presenting a workable development agenda.
Alausa's remarks reflect the position of the ruling APC as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the next general election.
His appointment to lead education sector mobilisation within the party's presidential campaign structure also places him in a role focused on communicating the administration's education policies and achievements to voters.
To support his argument, the minister pointed to the Federal Government's relationship with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, describing the absence of an ASUU strike since Tinubu assumed office as evidence of improved engagement between the government and university lecturers.
He claimed that the administration had fulfilled its agreement with the union and was making progress towards ensuring that students complete four-year university programmes within the stipulated period.
The minister presented industrial harmony in the university system as an important achievement, particularly given Nigeria's history of prolonged strikes that have disrupted academic calendars and extended students' years in school.
He also maintained that the President's commitment to improving the education sector was reflected in policies and interventions introduced since the administration took office.
In a separate account of the television interview, Alausa highlighted the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the Inspire-Live digital learning initiative and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training programme as some of the government's education-related interventions.
He also cited funding for academic allowances and student support as part of the administration's efforts to strengthen tertiary education and improve access to learning opportunities.
However, the minister's positive assessment of the administration's performance comes amid continuing public concerns over the cost of living, unemployment, insecurity and the affordability of basic necessities.
While government officials have pointed to improvements in selected economic indicators, many households continue to face financial pressure following the economic reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration.
The debate over whether the government's policies have delivered sufficient benefits to ordinary Nigerians is therefore expected to remain an important issue as political parties prepare for the 2027 election.
Alausa's comments also bring attention to the role of the opposition in presenting alternative economic and governance proposals.
Although the minister accused opposition parties of lacking a clear agenda, the assessment remains his political position, while opposition figures have continued to criticise the administration's policies and performance.
The 2027 presidential contest is expected to place the records, policy proposals and campaign promises of competing political parties under increased public scrutiny.
For the APC, communicating its achievements in education, infrastructure, economic management and other sectors is likely to remain central to its campaign strategy.
As the election approaches, voters will have the opportunity to assess the administration's record alongside the proposals presented by opposition parties before making their decisions.