In a recent interview, former vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ahmed Buhari, shed light on Governor Seyi Makinde’s intentions to contest for the presidency in 2027. Buhari made these remarks while discussing the proposed protest against hunger in Nigeria.
Expressing concern about the prevailing hunger crisis in the country, Buhari argued against clerics who discouraged northerners from participating in the protest. He asserted that Islam, in fact, supports the right of the oppressed to rise up against their oppressors.
Addressing the anchor’s question about the perceived rift between the president and the North, Buhari attributed it to political maneuvering. He predicted that Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, would also make moves to unseat the president in pursuit of his own presidential aspirations for the South West region, specifically targeting the 2027 election.
Buhari further highlighted the deteriorating state of the economy, emphasizing how even basic necessities like sachet water have become unaffordable for many. He called on the federal government to intervene and subsidize essential items like water.
When discussing security concerns, Buhari criticized President Tinubu for not taking decisive action by replacing some of the security chiefs amidst the ongoing security challenges.
Touching on the topic of local government autonomy, Buhari argued that the recent Supreme Court ruling favored President Tinubu’s agenda to diminish the power of state governors. He suggested that this move was part of Tinubu’s strategy to consolidate power ahead of the 2027 elections, as he believes that winning grassroots support would be sufficient to secure victory, without relying on the support of governors.
Despite his criticisms, Buhari expressed his desire for President Tinubu to succeed for the betterment of Nigeria and its citizens, including his own family.
