Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu says he will “wrestle” political opponents to the “finish point” ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He makes the pledge during a meeting at the State House with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its president, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso. In the statements reported by outlets, Tinubu addresses the political contest expected in 2027 and warns that he will resist efforts by rivals to unseat him.
Tinubu also responds to concerns about the electoral process. The reports say he defends the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and emphasizes reforms, presenting the commission as neutral. Across the coverage, the central message is that Tinubu frames the coming election as a decisive contest and commits to active engagement against opposition parties while maintaining that INEC remains a credible institution for conducting the vote.
