PRP presidential aspirant rejects chairman’s call for Tinubu’s resignation

Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley, a presidential aspirant for Nigeria's Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2027 general elections, has publicly distanced himself from his party's National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed. Baba-Ahmed had called for President Bola Tinubu's resignation due to the country's worsening insecurity.

Kingsley stated that he does not support calls for the President's resignation, asserting that Nigeria's democracy provides established constitutional processes for leadership transitions. In a statement released in Abuja, he urged Nigerians to focus on reinforcing democratic institutions and preparing for the upcoming 2027 general elections.

Currently challenging the outcome of the PRP's presidential primary in court, Kingsley argued that Nigeria's complex challenges demand visionary leadership rather than unconstitutional actions. He acknowledged the widespread economic hardship and insecurity plaguing the nation, noting the daily struggles of millions of citizens, business closures due to rising costs, and farmers' inability to cultivate land safely.

Drawing from his personal experiences, Kingsley shared that his humble upbringing in Auchi, Edo State, where he hawked pap to support his family before attending school, shaped his commitment to creating opportunities for ordinary Nigerians. Furthermore, his 25-year career at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, involving engineering, infrastructure projects, and strategic planning, equipped him with the expertise he believes is necessary to address the country's developmental hurdles.

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I do not support calls for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nigeria’s democracy provides constitutional processes for leadership transition, and our focus should be on strengthening our institutions and preparing for the 2027 General Elections.