2027: Tinubu too desperate to remain in power - US firm
A US advocacy firm has accused Nigerian President Bola Tinubu of being desperate to remain in power to avoid potential legal repercussions. The firm alleges that the administration is weaponizing state institutions to suppress dissent ahead of the 2027 elections.
Why it matters
These allegations highlight growing international scrutiny of Nigerian governance and concerns regarding the stability of its democratic institutions.
A United States advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is too desperate to remain in power. Von Batten-Montague-York made the allegation in a statement posted on its verified X handle on Thursday. This comes as Nigeria prepares for its 2027 general elections. The firm also accused the President of weaponising the police, courts and electoral institutions to rig the 2027 polls. It was reacting to the five men in Borno State who were reportedly arrested for wearing ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-shirts.
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