Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has called on President Bola Tinubu not to seek a second term in 2027, stating that his administration has failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians and has worsened the country’s challenges.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oritsejafor said the government has not provided the leadership needed to address the nation’s problems and should instead allow more capable individuals to take over.
He argued that Nigeria appears to be moving backward rather than forward, with citizens facing increasing hardship and little hope for improvement. According to him, the administration has done more damage than good and should not be given another opportunity to continue on the same path.
While he stopped short of directly demanding Tinubu’s resignation, the cleric said the president should honestly assess his performance and refrain from seeking another term if he cannot deliver meaningful change.
Oritsejafor also backed comments by Peter Obi, who recently suggested that Tinubu should consider stepping aside to allow more competent leadership to emerge.
On recent electoral victories recorded by the APC, the former CAN president questioned the credibility of elections in Nigeria, describing many of them as predetermined outcomes rather than genuine democratic contests. He maintained that the country’s electoral system does not adequately reflect the will of the people, claiming that many voters believe their votes no longer count.
He further said that if he had the opportunity to meet Tinubu personally, he would tell him that his administration has not performed satisfactorily and should either step aside, avoid seeking re-election, or identify individuals capable of transforming the country.
According to him, the church will continue to speak out on national issues and hold leaders accountable in the interest of the Nigerian people.
