Tinubu to opposition: You can’t scare me off, I’ve been through this path before

President Bola Tinubu has declared that he will not be intimidated by opposition voices, insisting that he remains committed to leading Nigeria through its current challenges.

Receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, April 16, 2026, Tinubu said attempts to discourage him from pursuing his policies would not succeed, noting that he had faced similar challenges in the past.

“They want to scare me off? It’s a lie. I’ve been through this path before. And if I have to come back over and over and over again, I’ll do the same thing,” he said.

Tinubu stressed that Nigeria’s development depends on the commitment of its citizens, adding that no one else could build the country.

Tinubu highlighted the need for innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking ideas to transform the nation’s economy and infrastructure.

The president also urged his supporters not to be afraid, assuring them that his administration remains focused on economic growth, infrastructure development, and improving the welfare of Nigerians.

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Reflecting on his leadership, Tinubu said he inherited both achievements and challenges from the previous administration, describing former President Muhammadu Buhari as a political partner.

He maintained that difficulties encountered along the way would be addressed while pressing forward with reforms.

Tinubu said: “I didn’t have to look back on the economy because the truth is, I took over from myself. The late Buhari was me. He was my partner. And if I took over from him. Is that not from me? So, if something is wrong, fine. Live with it, correct it, move on.

“The life voyage is not going to be easy. I can only stand before you and say you will not regret it. That is why we ask you to renew their hope. If they don’t want to see the hope and the roads and bridges, and the children we raise, the economy we are growing, we shall lend them Jigi-Bola, eyeglasses. One thing that you need from me is a promise that I won’t run away from the affair. With you, the deal is done.”