President Bola Tinubu has said that his “enemies” are allegedly attempting to capitalise on the country’s rising insecurity to push him out of office.
Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja at the State House during a meeting with a delegation from Plateau state led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, following recent killings in Jos.
The president described himself as a “very stubborn” politician, adding that he intends to contest the 2027 elections despite mounting criticism over worsening insecurity.
“You are playing to the hand of agents, including my own enemies, who want to use insecurity to get rid of me,” Tinubu said.
“But I’m a very stubborn politician. I just refuse to go. And I will campaign for my second term.”
During the engagement, Tinubu directed the Plateau delegation to return home and convene discussions aimed at restoring peace in the state.
He also urged them to review the white paper on attacks in the state and ensure its recommendations are implemented.
Tinubu further stated that he would collaborate with the national assembly on the establishment of state police as part of efforts to tackle insecurity.
“The leaders will go back home and summon the leadership meeting. Pretend that I’m there or pretend that I’m absent because you are still going to give me feedback,” Tinubu said.
“Thank God all the former governors are alive and here. Call one another. Ignore the governors’ committee or incorporate them. Take that white paper or gazette and that; go through it and agree to implement the white paper.”
In recent months, there has been an uptick in killings and abductions across several parts of the country, particularly in northern Nigeria, alongside increasing attacks on soldiers and military installations.