Tinubu should not seek re-election in 2027, he has failed Nigerians — Ex-CAN President Ayo Oritsejafor

Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ayo Oritsejafor, has called on President Bola Tinubu not to seek a second term in office, arguing that his administration has failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Oritsejafor said the country is facing increasing hardship and appears to be moving in the wrong direction.

According to him, the current administration has not provided the level of leadership needed to address Nigeria’s economic and security challenges.

The cleric maintained that if the government is unable to deliver meaningful improvements in the lives of citizens, it should allow more capable individuals to take over leadership of the country.

While he did not explicitly call for the president’s resignation, he urged Tinubu to honestly evaluate his performance and reconsider any plans to seek re-election in 2027.

Oritsejafor also expressed support for recent comments by Peter Obi, who had suggested that the president should consider stepping aside to make way for more competent leadership.

On Nigeria’s electoral process, the former CAN president questioned the credibility of many election outcomes, claiming that numerous citizens no longer believe their votes truly count.

He argued that some elections appear predetermined rather than reflecting the genuine will of the electorate.

According to Oritsejafor, the church has a responsibility to continue speaking on national issues and holding public officials accountable.

He added that if given the opportunity to meet Tinubu personally, he would tell him directly that his administration has not performed satisfactorily and should either avoid seeking another term or support leaders capable of bringing meaningful transformation to the country.