Oluwo of Iwo Critiques Tinubu's Third Term Agenda

The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulroshe Akanbi, made a controversial statement regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's potential third term agenda, labeling it a "non-starter." He argued that the current economic hardships faced by Nigerians make such an agenda unrealistic. Akanbi noted that the Nigerian populace is grappling with rising fuel prices and increased living costs, pushing many into poverty.

He suggested that instead of pursuing a third term, the focus should be on structural reforms, particularly regarding local government autonomy. The monarch referenced the failed attempts of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2006 to extend presidential terms, asserting that Nigerians, regardless of tribe or religion, unitedly rejected such moves.

He warned that the current administration's tactics could lead to a rude awakening, as the youth are unlikely to support a third term while enduring economic hardship. Akanbi emphasized that if the presidency were genuinely effective, it would not need to seek a third term.