Clerics Urge Tinubu to Revise Policies Before 2027 Bid

Over 1,000 Islamic clerics have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either review his administration's economic policies or reconsider his bid for re-election in the 2027 presidential election. This appeal was made in a communique following a national conference titled “An Assessment of the State of the Nation under President Tinubu and the 2027 General Elections,” held in Kano State.

The conference was organized by Ko Da Naka for the Struggle to Promote Good Governance and Community Development in collaboration with AFAQ Educational Foundation. The clerics expressed concerns regarding economic challenges, including the effects of fuel subsidy removal, naira exchange-rate reforms, and increased electricity tariffs, which they believe have exacerbated hardship for citizens.

They stated that if the government does not amend these policies, it would be inappropriate to re-elect it in 2027. Additionally, they raised issues regarding insecurity and the emigration of skilled professionals, urging improvements in working conditions and salaries to retain talent in Nigeria.