Mr Babatunde Ogala, the Senior Legal Counsel to President Bola Tinubu and Grand Patron of Renewed Hope Global, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has “weaponised poverty” in Nigeria.

Ogala made the remarks on Saturday during a dinner in Abuja organised by Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to celebrate the mid-term of the Tinubu-led government.

The event’s theme was “Two Years of Impact: Honoring Mr President and the Voices of Renewed Hope.”

He stated that contrary to opposition narratives, the Tinubu administration had delivered landmark achievements reflecting a deliberate and strategic commitment to national transformation.

“The achievements in education, health, economy, and infrastructure are visible to all Nigerians,” Ogala said.

Ogala also commended Nigerians, including diaspora members, for their continued faith in the APC and the administration in spite of limited political appointments.

“We appreciate the Renewed Hope Diaspora for promoting the government, the party, and the country internationally,” he added.

Assuring that the administration remained on track with its policies and reforms, Ogala reaffirmed the government’s dedication to setting Nigeria on a path of sustainable progress.

Mr Ade Omole, chief host of the dinner and former Director of the APC Diaspora Campaign Council, emphasised that the event was about truth-telling, not mere praise.

“The Tinubu administration is not just counting years but weighing its impact. Progress has not only emerged but endured under this leadership,” Omole said.

The dinner brought together APC leaders, support group members, government appointees, and state government representatives.

Dr Aliyu Modibo, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on General Duties representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, lauded Tinubu’s unparalleled commitment to ensuring a Nigeria where all interests were protected.