LunagisthubTinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid: A Policy-Driven Downfall?
President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies may prove to be his biggest obstacle in the 2027 presidential election, according to Shehu Gabam, National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Gabam’s assertion is based on the Tinubu administration’s unpopular policies, which have sparked widespread discontent among Nigerians ¹.
Some of the contentious policies include:
Petrol Subsidy Removal
The sudden removal of petrol subsidies has increased the financial burden on Nigerians.
Unification of Forex Rates
This policy has been criticized for its potential to harm the economy and increase the cost of living.
Electricity Tariff Hike
The increase in electricity tariffs has added to the financial struggles of Nigerians.
Telecoms Tariff Hike
The hike in telecoms tariffs has further increased the cost of living in Nigeria.
Gabam emphasized that Tinubu needs to reassess his policies and restructure his cabinet if he hopes to leave a lasting legacy. He also warned that the president’s current policies would make it difficult for him to win re-election in 2027.
The SDP chairman drew parallels between the protests against Tinubu’s administration and those against former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration in 2012. Gabam noted that Jonathan’s popularity waned despite his significant spending on re-election efforts, and he cautioned that Tinubu’s administration might face a similar fate.
As the 2027 election approaches, it remains to be seen whether Tinubu’s administration will revise its policies to address the concerns of Nigerians. One thing is certain, however: the president’s re-election bid will depend heavily on his ability to win back the trust and support of the Nigerian people.
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