Obasanjo's Son Backs Tinubu's 2027 Re-election Campaign

Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has joined the Tinubu Movement for Sustainable Governance Foundation to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. He formally joined the group, popularly known as Tinubu Must Stay, at a forum in Abuja.

Olujonwo cited his long association with the ruling All Progressives Congress since 2014 as the basis for his decision. He said he was present when his father hosted the late President Muhammadu Buhari and President Tinubu during the formation of the party's movement.

“There is a lot of noise out there, and people are distorting what is going on.”

The former president's son argued that Tinubu administration policies and achievements were not being adequately communicated to Nigerians. He said misinformation had contributed to negative public perceptions of the government.

He highlighted progress in education, infrastructure and student loan access as areas deserving greater attention. Olujonwo stated that ASUU had held no strikes and described Nigeria as a massive construction site and an investors' haven again.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister General Christopher Musa declared Kaduna State ready to host the APC presidential campaign flag-off on Saturday, October 24, 2026. He said preparations in the state capital had reached an advanced stage.

The minister inspected Ranchers Bees Stadium, the venue for the campaign rally, to assess security protocols and crowd management plans. The Forum of Chief Executive Officers of Federal Government Parastatals said it had mobilised over 100,000 supporters for the event.

Dr. Betta Edu, co-chairman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council's women mobilisation directorate, said Tinubu's second term would usher in an era of prosperity for Nigerians.