Former APC deputy spokesperson tells Tinubu to give up 2027 presidential race after Abuja mosque incident

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Timi Frank, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to desert his re-election ambition and guarantee a free, truthful and credible election in 2027.

Frank made the decision in an announcement on Sunday, warning that any try by the President to pressure his means again into workplace might plunge the nation into disaster.

This comes amid controversy surrounding an alleged protest towards Tinubu after Friday prayers on the Shehu Shagari Mosque in Area 1, Garki, Abuja.

Although the Presidency dismissed experiences of a protest towards Tinubu, a viral video appeared to recommend in any other case.

Reacting, Frank mentioned the alleged protest was proof of rising dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s administration. He suggested the President to take heed to Nigerians and shelve his re-election ambition quite than depend on assurances from political associates.

However, he condemned the motion and the perpetrators for selecting a spiritual event to precise their displeasure. He additionally counseled the President’s safety element for guaranteeing his security and de-escalating the scenario.

“The rejection was total and unmistakable. No Nigerian president has been embarrassed like this publicly. The way Nigerians rejected him speaks volumes, but should he decide to go ahead and he loses, he should be prepared to accept defeat just like former President Goodluck Jonathan did,” he mentioned.

“What happened in the FCT last Friday showed that political assurances and promises are not necessarily a reflection of the reality on the ground. The public reaction reflects the anger and dissatisfaction of Nigerians.

“I am giving him this advice because I genuinely want him to listen to the truth.

“My recommendation is that he ought to take a bow and depart the race. He ought to take this recommendation severely.”