The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has said that many Nigerians may push for a constitutional amendment that would allow President Bola Tinubu to remain in office beyond the constitutionally allowed two terms.
The monarch made the remark in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday to mark Tinubu’s 74th birthday, where he described the President as a decisive leader whose policies were laying a foundation for economic recovery and national development.
He said the President had demonstrated strong leadership through difficult economic reforms that previous administrations were unable to implement due to public and political pressure.
The monarch noted that Tinubu’s policies, including exchange rate unification, increased oil production and foreign investment inflows, had contributed to improvements in key economic indicators.
He cited the rise in Nigeria’s foreign reserves to between $49.5bn and $50.45bn as of late February and March 2026, improved allocations to states following local government autonomy, and ongoing infrastructure projects across the country as signs of progress under the current administration.
According to him, only a courageous leader could take tough decisions and stand by them despite criticism, adding that the impact of the reforms would become more evident as the economy stabilises.
He also praised the administration for road projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and the Sokoto-Badagry Road, as well as palliative distribution programmes aimed at cushioning the effects of economic reforms.
President Tinubu marked his 74th birthday on Sunday with a low-key celebration due to the country’s economic situation.
Tinubu, who assumed office on May 29, 2023, has implemented major economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange system, policies the government says are aimed at stabilising the economy and attracting investment.
Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution currently limits presidents to two terms of four years each, meaning any extension beyond two terms would require a constitutional amendment approved by the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly.
