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Minority Caucus Slams Tinubu for Prioritising 2027 Over Democracy and ... The Minority Caucus of Nigeria’s House of Representatives has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu, alleging that his administration is prioritizing political ambitions for the 2027 elections over the nation’s democratic stability and security challenges. In a strongly worded statement, the caucus accused the President of diverting attention from pressing national issues, including the worsening security crisis and economic hardship, to focus on consolidating political power ahead of the next electoral cycle. The lawmakers argued that the administration’s current trajectory undermines democratic principles, as it appears more concerned with political maneuvering than with addressing the immediate needs of citizens. The caucus specifically pointed to what it described as a lack of decisive action on insecurity, including banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism, which continue to plague several regions. They also criticized the government’s handling of economic reforms, which they claim have exacerbated poverty and unemployment without corresponding improvements in public safety or governance. The statement …

Opposition lawmakers to Tinubu: You are prioritising 2027 elections ... Share …allege plot to muscle opposition out of election race The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Wednesday accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of prioritising preparations for the 2027 general elections over addressing worsening insecurity, economic hardship and the welfare of Nigerians. The caucus also alleged that there were ongoing efforts to weaken opposition parties and deny them a fair chance in the next election through judicial and institutional actions. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly in Abuja, Fred Agbedi, the Minority Leader who spoke on behalf of the caucus, said Nigeria is ” bleeding and being deliberately pushed to the brink” by a government that had elevated “2027 electioneering above the lives and welfare of citizens.” The opposition lawmakers expressed concern over the country’s security situation, citing the killing of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in captivity after he was abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State. The caucus described the incident as a “national shame” and a reflection of the country’s deteriorating security envir…

Minority Caucus Accuses Reps’ Spokesperson of Misrepresenting House in Executive Defence <img width="1280" height="834" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Nigeriahouseofreps-e1772158866986.jpg?fit=1280%2C834&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="National Assembly (NASS) Complex" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" /><p>The caucus, at a press conference on Wednesday, had asked President Bola Tinubu to suspend all his 2027 political activities, declare a six-month National Security and Economic Recovery Plan and lead the country or resign.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/889513-minority-caucus-accuses-reps-spokesperson-of-misrepresenting-house-in-executive-defence.html">Minority Caucus Accuses Reps&#8217; Spokesperson of Misrepresenting House in Executive Defence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>

Lead or step aside, Reps Minority Caucus tells Tinubu Lead or step aside, Reps Minority Caucus tells Tinubu By : Sodiq Omolaoye Date: 17 June 2026 1:29pm WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu …Accuses Tinubu of prioritising 2027 over security The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives on Wednesday asked President Bola Tinubu to either provide decisive leadership to tackle worsening insecurity and economic hardship or step aside, accusing the administration of prioritising political calculations for the 2027 elections over governance. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly, Abuja, Minority Leader, Hon. Fred Agbedi , said Nigeria was facing a dangerous combination of insecurity, economic hardship and what he described as attempts to weaken opposition parties ahead of the next general elections. The caucus condemned the killing of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in captivity, describing the incident as a “national shame” and evidence of the country’s deteriorating security situation. Agbedi said the abduction and death of a retired senior military officer showed that no Nigerian was safe, regardless of status …