2027: Adebayo’s camp faults Tinubu’s reported campaign absence

The campaign team of Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has called for Nigerians to carefully examine potential leaders ahead of the 2027 general election, while criticizing President Bola Tinubu for reportedly being absent from the campaign trail. The Movement Adebayo for President (MAP) released a statement titled 'Choosing Between President Tinubu and Citizen Adebayo: A Social Democratic Manifesto That Signposts National Redemption'.

The manifesto, titled 'Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity', highlights Adebayo's policy framework focused on poverty reduction, national security and economic development.

The SDP camp criticized Tinubu for allegedly not participating directly in the APC's presidential campaign tour, asserting that candidates should engage with voters and clarify their policy proposals. The campaign team questioned the President's decision to delegate campaign responsibilities to the APC Presidential Campaign Council, expressing concern about direct engagement between presidential candidates and the electorate.

The MAP urged APC governors and party leaders to prioritize national interests in their political calculations, particularly given the country's economic and security challenges.