President Bola Tinubu has commented on the visit of Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday.
In a statement posted on his official social media handles, Tinubu described Soludo as “a friend of over two decades” and expressed their shared commitment to deepening democracy, strengthening national security, and driving economic transformation.
“We discussed the bold reforms underway, the need to stay the course, and the importance of tackling insecurity through both decisive action and inclusive opportunities for our teeming youth,” the President said. “Our administration will continue to partner with every state serious about human, social, and economic development because Nigeria’s progress is strongest when we work together.”
Earlier, Soludo, who is seeking a second term in November on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), defended his open support for Tinubu’s policies and 2027 re-election bid.
Wearing a fez cap featuring the President’s broken chain logo alongside photographs of himself and Tinubu, Soludo told reporters he had “no apologies” for the alliance.
“President Tinubu is my friend — has been my friend for 20 years and counting. You don’t deny your friend,” he said. “I support him, and I’m impressed by the bold steps he has taken, particularly in the areas of the economy and structural reforms. We’re taking the right steps; we only need to stay the course.”