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Islamic clerics urge President Tinubu to drop 2027 re-election bid
More than 1,000 Islamic clerics have called on President Bola Tinubu to abandon his bid for re-election in the 2027 general elections. The group issued a communiqué following a national conference held in Kano State.
The clerics expressed dissatisfaction with the current administration, citing worsening economic hardship, rising insecurity, and the mass exodus of skilled professionals. They specifically criticized several government policies, including the removal of fuel subsidies, changes to the naira exchange-rate regime, increases in electricity tariffs, and various tax reforms.
The communiqué stated that the government has prioritized revenue generation over the well-being of citizens, noting that the rising cost of living and unemployment are threatening lives. The participants concluded that it would be inappropriate for the current administration to seek another term unless there is a significant reversal of these economic policies and the introduction of measures to provide relief to struggling households.
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Allied Peoples Movement · Bola Tinubu · Kano · Nigeria · Seyi Makinde · Sunday Dare
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The clerics cited worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and the exodus of skilled professionals as reasons for their call. tgnews.com.ng · promptnewsonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The group criticized policies including petrol subsidy removal, naira exchange-rate changes, electricity tariff increases, and tax reforms. tgnews.com.ng · promptnewsonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 1,000 Islamic clerics have called on President Bola Tinubu to abandon his 2027 re-election bid. tgnews.com.ng · promptnewsonline.com