The support base of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of 2027 general election has continued to swell up with Olujonwo Obasanjo son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo formally aligning with the Tinubu Movement for Sustainable Governance Foundation (TMS)-popularly known as ‘Tinubu Must Stay’ Movement.
He joined the movement to advocate policy continuity and support President Tinubu’s reform agenda.
Olujonwo who currently serves as Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Housing President of Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO) and President of Project One Nigeria announced his decision at a news conference in Abuja where the leadership of the advocacy group welcomed him into their fold.
Speaking about his political background Olujonwo dismissed perceptions of being a newcomer to the ruling party emphasising his long-standing allegiance.
‘I’ve been in the APC since 2014. I was there when my father hosted the late President Muhammadu Buhari and President Tinubu to form the movement. I’m not new to the party’ he said.
Explaining his decision to join TMS Olujonwo noted that several key achievements and economic policies of the current administration have not been adequately communicated to the public leaving room for distortion and misinformation.
‘There’s a lot of noise out there and people are distorting what’s going on. ASUU has had no strike. Students have access to loans. Nigeria has become a massive construction site and an investors’ haven again. These are things we need to promote’ Olujonwo said.
He stressed that effective public communication must go beyond political slogans to clearly articulate policy objectives implementation processes and direct benefits to citizens.
Welcoming him to the movement the National Coordinator of TMS and Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Abdullahi highlighted the historical resonance of Olujonwo’s joining linking it to the reformist legacy of his family.
‘You grew up in a family that led the second wave of reforms in Nigeria. Telecommunications liberalisation banking reforms-these laid a solid foundation. Being raised in that family you understand what reforms mean’ Abdullahi said.
He said political instability and frequent policy reversals undermined investors’ confidence and disrupted long-term national planning.
‘We are building investors’ confidence. The naira is becoming strong. Our stock exchange is one of the fastest-growing. Dangote Refinery is a game changer. If we start reversing these policies we’ll go back to where we were’ Abdullahi added emphasising that while TMS supports governance continuity beyond 2027 its principal aim is strengthening sustainable institutions.
Echoing these sentiments the Director-General of TMS and former Obidient coordinator Marcel Ngogbehei an engineer praised Obasanjo family’s historic contributions to economic growth particularly external debt relief and market liberalisation.
‘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’ Ngogbehei said.
Ngogbehei explained that TMS was formed to foster evidence-based civic engagement correct misconceptions about ongoing reforms and elevate public debate above mere political rhetoric.
‘This is not about propaganda. We will engage respectfully factually and transparently’ Ngogbehei said.
TMS Foundation operates nationwide through specialised directorates covering research policy analysis strategic communication and grassroots mobilisation.
The organisation reiterates its commitment to using digital platforms town halls and data-driven fact-checking to counter misinformation and encourage constructive public participation in governance.