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‘No Nigerian president has been embarrassed like Tinubu’ — Timi Frank
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his 2027 re-election ambition, warning that the country could face chaos if the President forces his way back into office.
Frank made the remarks while reacting to reports of an alleged protest against Tinubu after Friday prayers at the Shehu Shagari Mosque in Area 1, Garki, Abuja.
Although the Presidency dismissed reports of a protest against the President, a video circulating on social media appeared to show some worshippers expressing displeasure during his visit.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Frank claimed that no Nigerian president had ever been subjected to the kind of public embarrassment he believed Tinubu experienced during the incident.
He advised the President to abandon his re-election bid and ensure that the 2027 general election was free, fair and credible.
Frank said the alleged reaction at the mosque reflected public anger and dissatisfaction, adding that Tinubu should be prepared to accept defeat if he eventually contests and loses.
“The rejection was total and unmistakable. No Nigerian president has been embarrassed like this publicly. The way Nigerians rejected him speaks volumes, but should he decide to go ahead and he loses, he should be prepared to accept defeat just like former President Goodluck Jonathan did.
“What happened in the FCT last Friday showed that political assurances and promises are not necessarily a reflection of the reality on the ground. The public reaction reflects the anger and dissatisfaction of Nigerians.
“I am giving him this advice because I genuinely want him to listen to the truth.
“My advice is that he should take a bow and leave the race. He should take this advice seriously,” Frank said.
The former APC spokesman’s comments come amid political discussions and opposition criticism ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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