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Breaking News: Tinubu Deserves Second Term Like Buhari — Presidency Fumes Over ‘Southern Bias’ Claims
The Presidency has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully entitled to seek a second term in office, just like his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari.
This was made known by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, during an interview on Trust Radio.
Onanuga warned against what he described as politically motivated attacks aimed at discrediting Tinubu’s leadership, particularly by those who feel uncomfortable with a Southerner at the helm.
“This President is a Nigerian. He deserves the same two terms that Buhari had. Let’s not sacrifice the country for personal ambition,” he said.
He accused certain individuals and political actors of deliberately trying to stir division by pitting Northern Nigerians against the President in the build-up to the 2027 general elections.
According to him, allegations that Tinubu’s administration has marginalized the North in terms of development and appointments are nothing but “falsehoods” driven by “political mischief.”
“You need to get your statistics right. The National Security Adviser, Chief of Defence Staff, and both Defence Ministers are all Northerners,” he noted, while citing improvements in security in areas like Birnin Gwari and Igabi in Kaduna State.
Onanuga also emphasized the need for unity and sacrifice among all Nigerians, regardless of region or political affiliation.
“There are bad roads across the country, not just in the North. We should stop promoting false narratives. Everyone must put national interest above personal ambition,” he added.
The remarks come amid increasing political tension and speculation about Tinubu’s future ambitions ahead of the 2027 presidential race.