Tinubu mocks ADC 'street convention,' reaffirms 2027 election readiness
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday dismissed the African Democratic Congress national convention as 'noise making' and 'rascality,' calling it a 'street convention' while addressing Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The President reaffirmed his readiness for the 2027 general elections, stating 'I am inspired. I'm ready' while emphasizing Nigeria's progress must be based on a strong judiciary. 'We cannot submit to disobedience of unlawful orders,' Tinubu insisted. 'We must embrace the judiciary whether it favours us or doesn't.'
Tinubu's strong language signals growing political tensions as the 2027 election approaches. The incumbent is positioning himself as confident and unchallenged, framing opposition activities as illegitimate or disruptive. With his 'I am Jagaban' attitude already public, this rhetoric suggests APC may challenge opposition activities through legal means. Political observers should watch how this combative approach develops in the coming months.