The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw from the 2027 presidential election, warning that increasing public dissatisfaction with his administration could create further political and social tensions across the country.
The organisation also urged the President to ensure that the 2027 general election is free, fair and credible, arguing that recent incidents of public protests and expressions of displeasure should serve as a warning to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement issued on Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Director of Strategic Communications of the campaign organisation, Richard Ihediwa, said Tinubu should demonstrate statesmanship by recognising what it described as Nigerians’ growing demand for a change in leadership.
The campaign group cited the incident at the Shehu Shagari Central Mosque in Abuja last Friday, where the President and members of his entourage were reportedly booed by some worshippers, as evidence of increasing dissatisfaction with his administration.
It also recalled a similar incident in Lagos, where the President was reportedly received with chants of “ole” following his return from France. According to the organisation, other expressions of public displeasure have also been recorded in Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers, Kebbi, Sokoto, Nasarawa and Osun states.
The MDPCO attributed these incidents to what it described as accumulated frustration among Nigerians over worsening economic conditions, unemployment and the rising cost of living.
The organisation maintained that the reported public reactions should not be dismissed, urging Tinubu and the APC leadership to reflect on the concerns being expressed by citizens.
It further warned the President against mistaking the support of political elites, the advantages of incumbency and financial inducements for genuine acceptance by the Nigerian electorate.
The campaign organisation also criticised the economic situation under the Tinubu administration, claiming that millions of Nigerians had been pushed into poverty while many households continued to struggle with hunger and increasing living expenses.
According to the group, approximately 140 million Nigerians, representing 63 per cent of the population, are living in poverty, while more than 60 million people reportedly go to bed hungry daily. It also claimed that over 30 million young Nigerians remain unemployed.
The organisation further expressed concern over the rising price of petrol, which it said ranges between N1,400 and N2,000 per litre in different parts of the country, despite Nigeria being a major oil-producing nation.
On the country’s debt profile, the campaign questioned the justification for the administration’s borrowing, alleging that Nigeria’s combined domestic and foreign debt had increased to N166.7 trillion without corresponding improvements in the living conditions of ordinary citizens.
The group warned that Tinubu should expect widespread opposition if he proceeds with his re-election ambition, insisting that Nigerians are demanding a different political direction.
It stated that citizens would not accept any attempt to manipulate the electoral process to extend the APC’s stay in power beyond 2027.
Meanwhile, the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation called on Nigerians to support the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who is contesting under the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
The organisation described Makinde as an alternative to the current administration, pointing to his proposed RESET NIGERIA Agenda as its vision for addressing the country’s challenges.
According to the campaign group, the agenda is centred on purposeful leadership, transparency, accountability and equal opportunities for Nigerians, regardless of their social background or political connections.
The organisation maintained that the 2027 election presents an opportunity for Nigerians to demand a change in leadership, while urging President Tinubu to consider withdrawing from the presidential contest rather than seeking another four-year mandate.
However, the allegations and economic figures presented by the campaign organisation represent its position on the Tinubu administration and were not independently established in the statement.
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