Fayose Critiques Atiku's 2027 Presidential Ambitions

Ayodele Fayose, the younger brother of the former governor of Ekiti State, criticized Atiku Abubakar's plan to contest in the 2027 presidential election, describing it as a selfish decision. Fayose's comments arose in response to reports indicating that the 2027 general election would be a final opportunity for Atiku to become Nigeria's president.

He expressed his views via social media, questioning Atiku's decision to consider running again. Fayose argued that Atiku's return to the ballot disregards prevailing political sentiments and the principle of power rotation in Nigeria.

He further stated that Atiku's candidacy implies that he is working for President Bola Tinubu, suggesting a lack of alignment with the broader political context and sentiments of the electorate.