A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has called on party members to refrain from distracting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with discussions about the 2027 presidential elections.
Mumuni’s remarks came in response to recent statements by several APC leaders expressing their support for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Among the leaders who voiced their backing during an event in Lagos on Saturday were former APC national chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, former Ogun State governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, and Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Describing these endorsements as premature, Mumuni urged party members to allow Tinubu to focus on addressing the pressing economic challenges facing the country.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Rasheed Abubakar, and made available to Newsmen on Sunday, Mumuni cautioned against turning political attention towards 2027 while the nation grapples with the impact of past governance failures.
“We find it imperative to address the growing distractions being posed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration by political opportunists focused on the 2027 elections.
At a time when our nation grapples with the serious aftermath of past governance failures, the focus must remain steadfastly on solutions for the pressing challenges facing Nigerians,” Mumuni stated.
He further emphasized that the hardships currently experienced by Nigerians are a direct result of past policies and dishonest leadership, adding that political leaders must prioritize supporting Tinubu’s efforts to steer the country through difficult times.
“The time for politicking will come, but right now, we must ensure that the government is not burdened by unnecessary distractions.
Those who are currently comfortable in their positions and benefiting from previous administrations’ mismanagement should reflect on the suffering of ordinary Nigerians,” he added.
Mumuni concluded by urging political stakeholders to unite in supporting Tinubu’s administration as it works towards enacting necessary reforms and policies that will lead to national recovery and prosperity.
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