Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has dismissed the emerging opposition coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, describing it as a distraction built on bitterness and lacking in ideology.
Speaking to journalists on Friday, the governor urged President Tinubu not to be distracted by the political maneuverings of parties like the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and others in the coalition. He insisted that Nigerians are already witnessing the benefits of Tinubu’s bold reforms and will not be swayed by what he called a “regressive agenda.”
“Nigerians will never go back to Egypt,” Sanwo-Olu declared. “The target is to distract the Commander-in-Chief and derail the social and economic gains that we can see and feel, but President Tinubu knows the game and will never fall for their bait.”
He highlighted several achievements of the Tinubu administration, including a stabilised foreign exchange market, the launch of the student loan scheme, increased state revenues following fuel subsidy removal, ongoing tax and wage reforms, and a rise in oil production.
“President Tinubu is not only a builder of men but a visionary leader whose impact is evident across the nation,” he said.
When asked about the influence of ADC and similar opposition groups, the governor dismissed them as inconsequential: “They are bound together by their illogical resentment against President Tinubu, not by any edifying ideology. They will run out of steam.”
Sanwo-Olu advised the President to remain focused on his agenda: “Millions of well-meaning Nigerians across party lines support him. The focus should remain on delivering results, deepening reforms and building a stronger Nigeria. Any attempt to shake that foundation will be futile.”