Education Minister Alausa predicts Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election on record of reforms

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, told Channels Television’s Politics Today on 3 November 2026 that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to win a second term in the 2027 presidential election. Alausa, who has recently been named Director of Education Sector Mobilisation for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, argued that Tinubu’s “tangible benefits” and reforms across multiple sectors will secure the mandate when Nigerians vote on 16 January 2027.

Alausa dismissed criticism from opposition parties as “envy‑driven” and lacking any clear policy agenda. He warned voters not to be swayed by what he described as divisive rhetoric, insisting that the incumbent’s record, particularly in education, demonstrates effective governance.

Background

President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 and, according to Alausa, has introduced changes across the economy, including the education sector. Alausa highlighted the government’s fulfilment of an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), noting that the administration has honoured its commitments and that there has been no ASUU strike since Tinubu took office. He also said the government is working to ensure that students complete four‑year university programmes within the stipulated period, presenting this as evidence of improved relations with university lecturers.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Alausa emphasized that the president’s actions represent objective programmatic achievements which have fundamentally changed the nation. The remarks echo a similar narrative published by Premium Times on 3 November 2026, which quoted Alausa describing Tinubu’s performance as unprecedented in its scope of transformation.

Why it matters

The statements come at a critical juncture ahead of the 2027 presidential election, where opposition parties are expected to challenge Tinubu’s record. Alausa’s confidence in the incumbent’s re‑election underscores the APC’s strategy to frame the election around achievements rather than policy debates. By emphasizing the absence of university strikes and the government’s adherence to ASUU agreements, the minister seeks to portray stability in the education sector, a key concern for Nigerian families and students.

If Tinubu secures a second term, the continuation of his current policies could affect sectors beyond education, including the broader economy and social programmes. Conversely, opposition parties, which Alausa claims lack clear agendas, may need to present alternative policies to persuade voters, influencing the political discourse in the run‑up to the January 2027 poll.

What happens next

The next major electoral milestone is the presidential election scheduled for 16 January 2027. The APC’s campaign council, now overseen in part by Alausa, will continue to promote the administration’s achievements as the central theme of its outreach. Opposition parties are expected to respond with their own platforms, though Alausa characterised their current stance as lacking substantive policy proposals. The election outcome will determine whether Tinubu’s record, as presented by his education minister, translates into a renewed mandate.