President Bola Tinubu has declared that he will seek a second term in office, insisting that rising insecurity in parts of the country will not force him out of power.
The President made the remarks while receiving Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and other stakeholders from Plateau State.
According to Tinubu, those attempting to use the country’s security challenges against his administration were aiding the agenda of his political opponents and hostile forces.
“You are playing to the hand of agents, including my own enemies, who want to use insecurity to get rid of me,” Tinubu said.
The President added that he remained resolute despite mounting criticism over security concerns, describing himself as a determined politician.
“I’m a very stubborn politician. I just refuse to go. And I will campaign for my second term,” he said.
Tinubu’s remarks come amid renewed concerns over attacks by armed groups, kidnappings and killings in several parts of the country, with opposition figures and civil society groups calling for stronger action from the Federal Government.
The President has repeatedly defended his administration’s efforts, saying security agencies are being supported to tackle threats and restore stability nationwide.
Tinubu, who assumed office in May 2023, is expected to complete his first term in 2027, when Nigerians will again vote in the presidential election.
The PUNCH