PDP's Showunmi Affirms Tinubu's Health for 2027 Election

Otunba Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and Convener of The Alternative Movement, stated that President Bola Tinubu is healthy and capable of serving beyond 2027. He made these remarks on Thursday during an event in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, while advocating for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

This statement comes amid discussions regarding Tinubu's health following his absence from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Vice President Kashim Shettima represented Nigeria. Showunmi refuted claims that Tinubu was on medical vacation, asserting that the President had already addressed such rumors.

He pointed out that Tinubu's absence should not be seen as a sign of ill health and justified the President's focus on significant domestic investments, including a $7 billion project in Ogun State. Showunmi questioned the effectiveness of previous presidential attendance at the UN, suggesting that domestic priorities should take precedence.