Former lawmaker, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed concern over the growing political scheming ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that it was troubling that some politicians were already jostling for positions while President Bola Tinubu remained focused on addressing the country’s pressing challenges.
“It’s disturbing that certain individuals are already lobbying to become Vice President, while the president is contending with enormous responsibilities—reviving the economy, combating insurgency, and fixing vital infrastructure, often without sufficient support,” he said.
Oyintiloye warned that the activities of such political opportunists, driven by selfish ambition, risk derailing the administration’s progress.
“This rising clamor is becoming intolerable. The 2027 elections are still far off—more than a year and a half away—yet these power seekers won’t let the president focus. This distraction must end immediately,” he declared.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart pointed out that President Tinubu’s administration was only two years into its tenure, and called for a shift in focus from electoral ambitions to nation-building.
He urged politicians to give the president the space and support needed to continue delivering on his mandate.
“The president is grappling with urgent national issues, and dragging him into premature political calculations for 2027 or even 2031 is both inappropriate and counterproductive.
“At this crucial time, what the president requires is our united support, prayers, and solidarity—not needless agitation for future positions,” Oyintiloye added.
