Tinubu to Nigerians: Don’t pay attention to coalition people — they’re political IDPs

President Bola Tinubu says opposition leaders planning a coalition to unseat him in 2027 are “politically displaced persons” in search of a new abode.

Speaking on Wednesday in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa state, Tinubu dismissed the coalition as an early and misguided political move.

He was in the state to inaugurate legacy projects executed by Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa.

Last week, some opposition leaders seeking to form a coalition against Tinubu submitted a letter of intent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a political party ahead of the 2027 general election.

The coalition is spearheaded by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Nasir el-Rufai, ex-governor of Kaduna.

Tinubu also warned that he would not stand idle while some political actors work to undermine his administration.

“Those who have triggered early politics in the perdition of coalition suddenly—don’t pay them any attention; they are the political IDPs. Don’t give them a home; the hope is here,” he said.

“I’m not geared for what they tried to pull on me—an early political campaign—but who is the politician who will keep quiet when the gangsterism are forming a coalition to unseat themselves?”

The president maintained that his government has recorded notable achievements despite current economic challenges.

“We’ve cut the waste. I won’t say much on the economic dynamism that we’re facing, but the hope is here. From this moment on, you’ll have no regret,” Tinubu said.

He praised the governor of Nasarawa’s efforts in delivering development to the people and acknowledged his prudent management of state resources.

“I can see hard work coming from A.A. Sule, who is determined to use the resources available to him for the benefit, stability, and prosperity of Nasarawa State,” the president said.

“Sule is doing well because Bola Tinubu is doing well, too.”

He also applauded the contributions of the first lady of Nasarawa and assured the people of the federal government’s continued support.