RismadarVoice Reporters
October 7, 2026
Participants at a national conference in Kano have called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider seeking re-election in 2027 if his administration fails to address economic hardship and insecurity across the country.
The conference, attended by about 1,000 participants, was organised by Ko Da Naka, in collaboration with AFAQ Educational Foundation, under the theme, “An Assessment of the State of the Nation under President Tinubu and the 2027 General Elections.”
In a communiqué issued after the meeting, participants expressed dissatisfaction with some of the Federal Government’s economic policies, including the removal of the fuel subsidy, changes to the foreign exchange system, electricity tariff increases and tax reforms.
They argued that the policies had increased pressure on Nigerians already struggling with the rising cost of living and unemployment.
The participants maintained that the government should review policies they considered harmful to ordinary Nigerians rather than concentrating primarily on increasing public revenue.
They said the administration should not expect renewed electoral support in 2027 if significant improvements were not recorded.
The conference also raised concerns about insecurity, including killings, kidnappings and terrorist attacks, particularly in the North-West and other affected parts of the country.
Participants called for stronger government action to protect communities and restore security.
The communiqué said that if the administration failed to substantially improve the situation, Tinubu should reconsider seeking another term in office.
It added that should the President contest despite the concerns raised, voters remained free to support candidates they believed could provide better leadership.
The conference also addressed the continued migration of Nigerian professionals, including doctors, teachers and engineers, attributing the trend partly to unemployment, inadequate facilities, difficult working conditions and economic pressures.
Participants called for improved remuneration, better working conditions and professional development opportunities to retain skilled workers.
Religious leaders were also urged to speak truthfully about national issues and avoid allowing partisan interests or personal benefits to determine their positions.
The participants called on Nigerians to assess candidates ahead of the 2027 elections on the basis of competence, integrity, experience and proposed policies rather than religion, ethnicity or regional considerations.
The resolutions represent the position of participants at the Kano conference and not a determination of the wider Nigerian electorate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
