Political Analyst Warns Tinubu Could Determine 2027 Election Outcome Without Consequence
Political commentator Imran Wakili has accused President Bola Tinubu of repeatedly taking controversial actions without facing meaningful resistance, alleging that the President could even decide the outcome of the 2027 election without consequences.
According to Wakili, these developments indicate that constitutional safeguards and institutional checks are being weakened under the Tinubu administration.
He pointed to the suspension of a sitting governor as an example, noting that Tinubu faced no repercussions despite what the Constitution says.
Wakili also alleged that former Kaduna State governor Nasir El‑Rufai has been detained for 170 days over what he described as a bailable offence, with no public explanation provided for 50 of those days.
“Bola Tinubu is keeping El‑Rufai in detention for 170 days over a bailable offence,” Wakili wrote. “Out of those 170 days, 50 days have passed without any reason given to the public, and he has gotten away with it, regardless of what the Constitution says.”
The commentator further criticised the reported freezing of an account belonging to the Osun State Government, arguing that the move amounts to interference with the finances of an entire state.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) placed a Post‑No‑Debit restriction on the state’s statutory allocation account as part of an investigation into alleged suspicious transactions.
“Bola Tinubu is now freezing the account of an entire state government, and there is nothing anybody can do about it, regardless of what the Constitution says,” Wakili stated.
The Presidency has not publicly claimed responsibility for the EFCC’s action, while the anti‑graft agency maintains that the restriction is linked to an ongoing financial investigation.
Wakili warned that the perceived weakness of democratic institutions could allow Tinubu to dictate the outcome of the 2027 presidential election.
“Bola Tinubu could write his own election result in 2027, and nothing will happen. We will simply continue living our lives,” he said.
He added that Tinubu could secure legislative approval for a third term if he chose to pursue one.
“If he wants a third term, I strongly believe he can get it. The Senate will pass the bill, the House of Representatives will approve it, and the cowards you celebrate in the opposition as legislators will shout ‘AYE’ at the top of their voices,” Wakili wrote.
He described the lawmakers as “a bunch of lazy and hungry hypocrites,” adding, “And nothing is going to happen.”
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