Explosive Claim: Tinubu Has No Interest In Second Term — Ex-Buhari Aide

A former media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu has not indicated any interest in contesting the 2027 presidential election.

Onochie made the statement in a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account, urging Nigerians to verify claims that the president has already declared his intention to seek re-election.

She insisted that there is no public statement from Tinubu confirming plans to run again.

“Nigerians must know the truth. If there is any evidence where @officialABAT has spoken about 2027, I would like to see it,” she wrote. “Tinubu is not interested in running for a second term.”

Onochie also alleged that individuals associated with the current administration are pressuring political figures, including governors and opposition leaders, ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to her, such individuals are attempting to influence politicians to align with them or step away from active political participation.

She further claimed that some actors within the political space are acting out of fear of losing future elections and are making preparations accordingly.

Onochie added that certain individuals, whom she described as anticipating electoral defeat, are already making plans outside the country.