Tinubu Extends Hand of Friendship to Critics, Seeks Cooperation

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s president since May 2023, has publicly reached out to political opponents and civil‑society critics, urging them to set aside differences and work together on national issues. In statements and meetings since early 2024, Tinubu has emphasized dialogue, promised inclusive governance, and invited critics to join his administration’s reform agenda on the economy, security and anti‑corruption, positioning the outreach as a “hand of friendship” aimed at fostering cooperation and stability. Views Nigeria