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The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed confidence in the political strength of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President’s re-election prospects are not something his supporters are worried about.
Shaibu made the remarks shortly after casting his vote at his polling unit in Etsako West Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State during the council elections held on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
According to him, President Tinubu’s political experience, foresight and resilience have continued to distinguish him as one of Nigeria’s most strategic political leaders.
“Elections are nothing to worry about; it is like a celebration for us. When you have a Jagaban who plans ahead, everything becomes easier. What we are witnessing now is just the beginning,” he said.
Shaibu recalled how President Tinubu faced intense political challenges during his tenure as governor of Lagos State and also overcame domestic political hurdles ahead of the 2023 general elections.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is a national politician who understands the game. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to overcome political challenges,” he said.
He noted that the President’s first term will focus on establishing a solid foundation that will ensure sustainable development and consolidate the achievements made in the second term.
Addressing the current economic situation, Shaibu acknowledged that Nigerians have faced difficult times, but maintained that the reforms implemented will ultimately yield positive results.
“When this administration came on board, many people complained about the high cost of raw materials. Gradually, we are starting to see improvements. Nation building requires making tough decisions that may not be popular today, but will benefit the country in the future,” he said.
Drawing a comparison with President Tinubu’s tenure as governor of Lagos State, Shaibu said many of the difficult decisions taken then, including widespread demolitions for infrastructure development, initially attracted criticism but later transformed Lagos into the commercial hub of Nigeria.
“When President Tinubu began to rebuild Lagos, many people complained about the demolitions. Today, Lagos is rightly regarded as the center of excellence. Whatever we are going through now will not last forever. As the Scripture says, ‘Weeping may last a night, but joy comes in the morning,'” he added.
