- Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri had declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, citing power rotation and national stability as key reasons
- The duo had argued that Nigeria’s zoning arrangement required continuity for the South after the completion of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s two-term tenure
- Both political figures had backed Tinubu’s second-term ambition while highlighting economic reforms and infrastructure projects under his administration
Ambassadors-designate Chief Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri have publicly declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, arguing that national stability and zoning arrangements favour a continuation of his administration.
In a joint statement, both political figures said their position was based on what they described as the need to maintain balance in Nigeria’s power-sharing arrangement between the North and South, as well as to sustain ongoing economic reforms.
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Support linked to power rotation agreement
The duo, via the statement on X, maintained that Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999 was guided by an understanding around rotational leadership between the North and South, which they said had shaped political stability over the years.
They argued that following the completion of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s two-term tenure, it was now the turn of the South to complete a comparable period in office.
They said,
“We believe it is in the best interest of the stability, unity, and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria… for there to be a balanced and orderly rotation of power in Nigeria, between the North and the South”
Tinubu endorsed for second term
Fani-Kayode and Omokri declared support for Tinubu’s continuation in office beyond 2027, describing his administration as central to sustaining economic and infrastructural development.
They stated that their preferred candidate for the next presidential election remains President Tinubu, citing what they described as progress recorded under his leadership.
“We make bold to state that our candidate and choice for the 2027 Presidential Elections is His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” they said
Economic performance and infrastructure projects cited
The statement highlighted claims of economic growth, including GDP expansion and major infrastructure projects such as highways and regional road networks being executed under the current administration.
They also argued that such initiatives were strengthening national integration and long-term economic prospects.
Call for national unity and continuity
The political figures urged Nigerians to support the continued implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that unity across regions was essential for national development.
They further expressed optimism that Nigeria could achieve a trillion-dollar economy in the coming years if current policies are sustained.
Tinubu questioned for Plateau killings
Previously, Legit.ng reported that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over the rising wave of killings in Plateau State, warning that the situation reflects a breakdown in coordinated security response and counterterrorism efforts in the country.
In a statement cited by Legit.ng on Thursday, May 7, and issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the recurring attacks in affected communities now suggest a more organised and sustained pattern of violence.
Source: Legit.ng