Former Ogun State Governor and now Senator, Gbenga Daniel, seems to be doing the most lately as he openly begged Nigerians to reelect President Bola Tinubu in 2027, calling him a “record breaker.” His words came during a community tour in Ogun State, and while his loyalty is admirable, many Nigerians can’t help but wonder if this is genuine conviction or just another round of political PR to stay in the president’s good books.
Daniel’s Praise Parade
According to the senator, President Tinubu has achieved “unprecedented progress” in the mining sector, growing revenue from ₦6 billion to ₦38 billion in a single year. He said this shows Tinubu’s “boldness” and “commitment to transforming Nigeria.” On paper, that sounds nice. We’ve heard such speeches before, glowing praise, fancy figures, and emotional appeals that don’t always match the everyday reality of Nigerians.
Daniel even described Tinubu’s mining reforms as “record-breaking,” but record-breaking for who exactly? While those figures sound impressive, the ordinary Nigerian is still battling rising food prices, higher transport costs, and an economy that feels like it’s on a treadmill, moving but not getting anywhere.
The Obsession With Continuity
Gbenga Daniel didn’t just stop at praise. He went further, urging people to give Tinubu another term so that “continuity” can make the dream of a new state and a seaport for Ijebu land a reality. That’s where it starts sounding like a campaign speech, and a loud one at that. He insisted that only Tinubu’s return in 2027 can make those dreams possible. But isn’t that the same line every politician uses when they want to tie development to one person’s ambition?
There’s something almost obsessive about the way Daniel kept linking Tinubu to every good thing, as if the entire country’s progress depends on his reelection. Nigeria’s problem has never been lack of continuity, it’s lack of accountability. Yet, here we are again, hearing that familiar story: “Let’s reelect the man so that projects won’t stop.”
Too Much, Too Early?
Honestly, Gbenga Daniel might be doing a little too much too early. Nigerians are barely surviving the current policies, subsidy removal, inflation, power hikes and here comes a senator already campaigning for 2027, calling Tinubu a “record breaker.” Record breaker in what sense? Prices? Hardship? Or the number of times citizens have been told to “endure”?
To be fair, maybe Daniel truly believes in Tinubu’s vision. But timing matters. The people are still recovering from the shock of recent economic reforms, and such open praise looks more like political showmanship than patriotism. Some might even say it’s part of the long game, building loyalty now to secure political favour later.
Between Performance and Propaganda
There’s a thin line between acknowledging leadership achievements and turning it into worship. What Nigerians need right now is a government that delivers, not politicians singing praises before the results are even visible. If Tinubu is truly transforming sectors, the results will speak for themselves. There’s no need for senators to run a PR campaign on his behalf.
