Presidency: Tinubu Won’t Extend Tenure Beyond 2031
The Presidency has dismissed claims by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai that President Bola Tinubu plans to extend his stay in power beyond 2031. El-Rufai had accused the Tinubu administration of drifting toward authoritarianism, likening him to Cameroon’s long-serving leader Paul Biya, and warned of threats to Nigeria’s democracy.
In response, Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga described El-Rufai’s allegations as “baseless and absurd,” insisting Tinubu remains committed to democracy and will leave office by May 28, 2031, if re-elected in 2027. Onanuga said El-Rufai’s remarks reflect frustration over his failed bid to rally opposition against Tinubu, and suggested he might need “professional counselling.”
The Presidency has dismissed claims by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai that President Bola Tinubu plans to extend his stay in power beyond 2031. El-Rufai had accused the Tinubu administration of drifting toward authoritarianism, likening him to Cameroon’s long-serving leader Paul Biya, and warned of threats to Nigeria’s democracy.
In response, Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga described El-Rufai’s allegations as “baseless and absurd,” insisting Tinubu remains committed to democracy and will leave office by May 28, 2031, if re-elected in 2027. Onanuga said El-Rufai’s remarks reflect frustration over his failed bid to rally opposition against Tinubu, and suggested he might need “professional counselling.”
Presidency: Tinubu Won’t Extend Tenure Beyond 2031
The Presidency has dismissed claims by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai that President Bola Tinubu plans to extend his stay in power beyond 2031. El-Rufai had accused the Tinubu administration of drifting toward authoritarianism, likening him to Cameroon’s long-serving leader Paul Biya, and warned of threats to Nigeria’s democracy.
In response, Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga described El-Rufai’s allegations as “baseless and absurd,” insisting Tinubu remains committed to democracy and will leave office by May 28, 2031, if re-elected in 2027. Onanuga said El-Rufai’s remarks reflect frustration over his failed bid to rally opposition against Tinubu, and suggested he might need “professional counselling.”
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