The article argues that President Tinubu is building a lasting legacy by combining the strengths of earlier Nigerian leaders with democratic and economic reform. It cites his role in forming the coalition that became the APC, which achieved Nigeria's first federal transfer of power from a governing party to an opposition party, and the Supreme Court's affirmation of the 2023 election result despite legal challenges. It also notes that he congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke after the opposition Accord Party defeated the APC in Osun's August 2026 election, while acknowledging the controversy over the suspension of Rivers State's elected government. On the economy, the article credits the removal of petrol subsidies, unification of foreign-exchange windows and four 2025 tax laws, as real GDP growth rose from 3.38% in 2024 to 4.43% in Q2 2026. According to the IMF, gross reserves increased from about $40 billion to $46 billion during 2025.
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