Islamic Clerics Urge Tinubu to Withdraw from 2027 Race

More than 1,000 Islamic clerics have publicly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step aside and not pursue a second term in the 2027 presidential election. This appeal was made through a communique following a national conference organized by the Ko Da Naka movement in collaboration with the AFAQ Educational Foundation.

The clerics cited economic hardship, insecurity, and the mass exodus of skilled Nigerians as critical reasons for the need for new leadership. They condemned the Tinubu administration's economic policies, including the removal of the fuel subsidy, restructuring of the naira exchange-rate system, increases in electricity tariffs, and ongoing tax reforms, which they believe have exacerbated the struggles of ordinary Nigerians.

The clerics emphasized that if the administration does not change its course, voters should leverage the 2027 election to elect leaders who can provide relief and development. The conference also addressed the alarming rates of insecurity, particularly in the North-West, and the ongoing exodus of skilled professionals due to poor working conditions.