Kenneth Okonkwo Urges Tinubu to Resign Ahead of 2027 Elections
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to step down peacefully and forego a bid for re‑election in 2027. He made the appeal during a recent interview, stating that the president should return to his Bourdillon residence in Lagos rather than contest the upcoming poll.
Okonkwo argued that the deteriorating security situation across the country makes it imprudent for Tinubu to seek another term. He pointed to incessant attacks in Plateau, Benue and Oyo States, where civilians are killed, maimed or beheaded on a daily basis.
Insecurity: A Preventable Tragedy
“Life and the destruction of life is better prevented than cured,” Okonkwo said. He added that once a person is killed, the loss is irreversible, underscoring the need for proactive measures rather than reactive praise for any purported successes.
He shared a personal ordeal to illustrate the gravity of the crisis: his worker’s mother was abducted in Kaduna State. When the family could not meet the ransom demand of hundreds of millions of naira, the kidnappers broke two of the woman’s fingers. As the woman’s only child, the worker continues to suffer the trauma of the incident.
Judicial Moves Seen as Opposition Frustration
Okonkwo also reacted to the recent Abuja Federal High Court judgment that overturned the deregistration of the ADC. He described the ruling as part of a broader effort to frustrate opposition parties and pave the way for Tinubu’s uncontested return to power in 2027.
“Everything about this judgment is geared towards frustrating the opposition and trying to coronate Tinubu according to the Minister of Aviation, not elect him in 2027,” he asserted. “Tinubu, by his performance, has already gone back to Bourdillon with one flight ticket by 2027.”
In conclusion, Okonkwo urged the president to resign now, leave office with dignity, and allow a credible electoral process to unfold without the cloud of insecurity and alleged judicial manipulation.
