The Director-General of the Progressive Institute, Lanre Adebayo, has dismissed ongoing speculations about possible political shifts in position ahead of the 2027 elections, describing such conversations as premature and a distraction from pressing national issues.
Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Morning Brief on Friday, Adebayo emphasized that President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima remain focused on delivering democratic progress and addressing the economic challenges facing the country.
“The idea of 2027, as important as it may be, is not something that should dominate discourse right now,” Adebayo said.
“The President and his team are concentrating on governance, tackling poverty, stabilizing the economy, and ensuring the welfare of the Nigerian people.”
He noted that the country is still recovering from the economic setbacks of the past three years ago and urged the media and political analysts to avoid speculations that could distract the administration’s focus.
“The President and Vice President are working in harmony. There is mutual understanding between them, and they are committed to delivering on their mandate.
“The discussion around who becomes vice president in 2027 is, frankly, too early and unnecessary at this stage,” he added.
Adebayo further cautioned against what he described as “inputting motives” by some analysts and members of the media, saying such actions risk distracting the government from its developmental objectives.
“When the time comes, 2027 will be addressed. But for now, we should be focused on governance, not politics,” he concluded.
