2027: Why I’m supporting Tinubu’s re-election — Gov Otti

The governor said he was not in a position to oppose Tinubu’s candidacy, adding that doing so while being part of the government could lead to “implosion”. “It works the way you have said. It’s a statement of fact. I am not in a position to oppose his candidacy,” Otti said.

He, however, distinguished between supporting Tinubu’s administration and having a presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2027 election.

Asked directly whether he was supporting Tinubu for re-election, Otti said he had previously stated that he had a presidential candidate for the Labour Party. When the interviewer identified Tinubu as that candidate, Otti rejected the suggestion.

“No, that’s not what I said,” he said. Asked whether he was referring to a Labour Party presidential candidate, Otti replied, “Yes.”