2027: We Have A Duty To Stop Tinubu, Other Scammers From Retaining Power — Aregbesola

By Akanni Toba

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has labelled President Bola Tinubu and other members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) “scammers” who should not be allowed to retain power beyond 2027.

Aregbesola said the ADC has a duty to wrest the reins of power from the current administration who rode to power using the slogan of renewed hope agenda which he also described as a “scam”.

The former Osun governor, and erstwhile political ally of Tinubu, spoke on Tuesday at the party’s national convention in Abuja.

He emphasized the hollowness of the renewed hope agenda by pointing out that the promises made by the Tinubu government have not materialised nearly three years since its inception.

“Four years ago, this government promised Nigerians renewed hope. Now, three years into its tenure, it is still promising renewed hope. When exactly will this hope come into fruition? The answer is simple: it is a scam,” Aregbesola said.

“If allowed, this regime will continue to chant renewed hope till eternity. We have a duty to stop these scammers from retaining power.”

He also criticised the federal government’s handling of insecurity, particularly its response to attacks by bandits and terrorists across the country.

“This has been the worst time in terms of security in the nation, with banditry and terrorism spreading across the country,

He continued, ”But also worried is the lack of empathy by the president after the 2025 Yelwata massacre in Benue state. The president, on a condolence trip, did not visit the affected community; rather, he held court at the government house in Benue state.”

The former governor further argued that Nigeria risks being governed by what he termed “the least qualified”, warning against what he described as a drift towards kakistocracy.

“We cannot allow kakistocracy in Nigeria,” he said, adding that the administration should be held accountable to its own commitments, particularly on power supply.

“The government once said it should not be voted for if it fails to provide electricity. An honest president would step down rather than seek re-election under such circumstances,” he added.