Chief (Mrs) Esther Orighomisan Okotie‑Eboh, director‑general of FOOG Women Support for Tinubu, appealed to Nigerians on 27 October 2026 to endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, insisting that critics of the current administration must outline credible policy alternatives.
What did Okotie‑Eboh ask of political opponents?
She said opponents should move beyond generic criticism and provide five to ten specific reasons why their proposals would improve Nigerians’ lives. According to her, vague consultations without actionable solutions do not serve the electorate.
Why is constructive policy important, according to her?
Okotie‑Eboh argued that every political challenger bears a responsibility to articulate concrete reasons for rejecting existing programmes and to detail what they would do differently if elected. She emphasized that voters deserve engagement backed by measurable commitments.
How did she illustrate the need for continuity in governance?
She likened governing a nation to building a house, stating, “Governance is like building a house. You must first lay a solid foundation and have a clear plan before you can complete the building.” She warned that abandoning projects midway undermines intended outcomes and that the Tinubu administration needs time to implement its agenda.
What broader perspective did she offer on assessing administrations?
Okotie‑Eboh cautioned against directly comparing the Tinubu government with previous ones, noting that each faces unique economic realities and governance challenges. She urged Nigerians to evaluate each administration within the context of its specific circumstances.
What should voters consider when faced with opposition proposals?
She posed a simple question: “What are the alternatives being offered by those criticising the government? Let them tell us what they intend to do, how they plan to do it and how their proposals will improve the lives of ordinary citizens.” She stressed that any candidate seeking the public’s mandate must be ready to present clear policies and demonstrate how those policies translate into better governance.
In summary, Okotie‑Eboh called for issue‑based political discourse rather than rhetoric, urging Nigerians to back continuity in 2027 so that the current administration can fully pursue its programmes and achieve its stated objectives.