APM Candidate Demands Tinubu's Resignation Over Kidnapping

Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central, has called for President Bola Tinubu to resign and abandon his 2027 re-election ambitions due to the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria. This demand follows the kidnapping of 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State, which Ajadi described as indicative of the Federal Government's failure to protect its citizens.

The incident occurred when gunmen attacked two buses transporting the corps members from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states. The abductors have reportedly demanded a ransom of ₦50 million for each victim, totaling ₦950 million.

Ajadi emphasized the need for the government to prioritize the rescue of the kidnapped individuals and improve security on major highways. He stated that if the corps members are not rescued, Tinubu should consider resigning, labeling it unacceptable for the President to remain in office while young Nigerians are held captive.