Presidential aide Sunday Dare fired back at former Labour Party VP candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed, who claimed President Tinubu would not run again in 2027. Datti had stated that Tinubu's time was over and predicted the ruling APC party would lose the next election. Dare compare these statements to fake prophecies that never come true. He called Datti and Peter Obi a "double whammy" in Nigerian politics. He said their theories alone would have made them president if they were valid.
Dare pointed out that Datti avoided discussing performance and capacity when making predictions about elections. He accused Datti of entering unfamiliar political territory and challenging someone far beyond his league. The presidency clarified that Tinubu will announce his second-term plans at the appropriate moment. Officials also denied any connection between the president and campaign billboards already appearing for the 2027 race. These comments highlight growing tensions between the current administration and opposition figures as political positioning begins for the next election cycle.
Dare pointed out that Datti avoided discussing performance and capacity when making predictions about elections. He accused Datti of entering unfamiliar political territory and challenging someone far beyond his league. The presidency clarified that Tinubu will announce his second-term plans at the appropriate moment. Officials also denied any connection between the president and campaign billboards already appearing for the 2027 race. These comments highlight growing tensions between the current administration and opposition figures as political positioning begins for the next election cycle.
