Video-Tinubu: Insecurity Being Used to Target Me, I’ll Run in 2027
Tinubu Says “Enemies Want to Use Insecurity to Remove Me” During Abuja Meeting, Confirms 2027 Re-election Plan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that political opponents are attempting to exploit Nigeria’s security challenges to destabilise his administration, insisting that such efforts will not succeed as he reaffirmed his intention to seek re-election in 2027.
The President made the remarks in Abuja during a meeting with Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State and other state stakeholders, where discussions focused on the worsening security situation in Plateau and broader national concerns.
According to verified reports from multiple media outlets covering the engagement, Tinubu directly addressed the political implications of insecurity and warned against what he described as attempts to weaponise the situation against his government.
He was quoted as saying:
“You are playing to the hand of agents, including my own enemies, who want to use insecurity to get rid of me.”
The President also reinforced his political stance and long-term ambition, stating:
“I’m a very stubborn politician. I just refuse to go. And I will campaign for my second term.”
The remarks were made in response to discussions around insecurity in Plateau State and other parts of the country, where violence, banditry, and kidnappings have remained persistent challenges.
Tinubu stressed that while security concerns are real and require urgent attention, they should not be turned into political weapons to weaken the federal government or undermine national stability.
The meeting in Abuja brought together key stakeholders from Plateau State, including Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, as part of ongoing federal consultations with state leaders on security coordination and crisis management.
Political observers say the President’s comments reflect growing tensions between governance challenges and early political positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, with both ruling and opposition camps increasingly engaging in strategic messaging.
Security remains one of the most sensitive issues in Nigeria’s national discourse, and the President’s remarks underline the administration’s position that its efforts are being overshadowed by political narratives.
By linking insecurity to political opposition, Tinubu reinforced his confidence in the durability of his administration while signalling continuity of leadership beyond his current term.
As Nigeria continues to face complex security threats across multiple regions, the Abuja meeting highlights both the urgency of the crisis and the political dimension increasingly attached to it.
