Islamic Clerics Urge Tinubu to Abandon 2027 Re-election Bid

More than 1,000 Islamic clerics, representing the organization Ko Da Naka…For the Struggle to Promote Good Governance and Community Development, alongside AFAQ Educational Foundation, have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to pursue re-election in the 2027 presidential election. This recommendation was made during a national conference held in Kano on October 4, 2026, which assessed the state of the nation under Tinubu's leadership.

The clerics expressed dissatisfaction with the administration's handling of the economy and security, citing policies such as the removal of the petrol subsidy, changes to the naira exchange-rate regime, and increases in electricity tariffs as exacerbating economic hardship for Nigerians. They emphasized that the government's focus on revenue growth has come at the expense of citizens' well-being.

The clerics unanimously agreed that re-electing the current government would be inappropriate unless it revises its harmful economic policies. The conference included Islamic scholars and participants from northern Nigeria.