Lauretta Onochie, an ex-media adviser to late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has expressed no interest in contesting the 2027 presidential race, urging Nigerians to investigate any contrary allegations.
According to Onochie, there is no proof that Tinubu has openly declared his intention to seek a second term.
Onochie said on X: “Nigerians must know the truth. If there is any evidence that @officialABAT has spoken about 2027, please provide it. Tinubu is not interested in seeking a second term.”
The former presidential adviser alleged that some persons affiliated with the current administration are forcing political figures, including governors and opposition leaders, to either join their ranks or withdraw from political activity ahead of the 2027 elections.
“His criminal goons, fearful of being out of relevance, go about harassing current/past governors, and opposition leaders to either join their unholy alliance or suspend political participation till after 2027 elections,” the statement added.
She claimed that those involved were acting out of fear of electoral defeat.
“These same people, who know for certain that they will lose the 2027 general elections, have already prepared their homes in exile.
“So they’ve adopted the doctrine of lawlessness, intimidation, and impunity.” “Cowards,” Onochie remarked.