Tinubu May Seek Lifetime Presidency, Bishop Adeoye Warns

Acting Nuncio of the World Bishops Council (WBC) in Africa, Bishop Seun Adeoye, has raised concerns that President Bola Tinubu could seek a lifelong presidency in Nigeria.

In a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday, Bishop Adeoye, the founder of Sufficient Grace and Truth International Ministries and International Communications Director of the Worldwide Anglican Church, called on Christians across the country to observe this year’s Christmas quietly.

Adeoye urged Christian faithful to remember the thousands of lives lost to bandits and terrorists, and to stand in solidarity with those still in captivity.

Addressing the political climate in Nigeria, Adeoye also warned, “I strongly perceived that there will be changes in the nation’s political landscape with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu eyeing to become Nigeria’s first life president.

“The present clandestine moves are far beyond 2027 tactics; they are attempts to alter the rules of the game and make one man a life president. These plans are bigger than a second-term move; it is a lifetime hidden agenda. We see the signs every day and let those who have ears listen carefully.

“With the oppositions hammered and broken, the judiciary and the legislative now on their knees and key institutions such as the military and the paramilitary forces and the electoral umpire are under firm control. What else will stop this move?

“Where are the so-called activists? They are muted and already thrown under the bridge. Soon, propagandists will be fully mobilised and empowered. They will tell us examples of two countries that are stable, powerful and fully developed.

“They will tell you China and Russia are modern societies whose leaders are not being changed often. Spiritualists and marabouts are really here to declare the voices of the gods that only one man has the mandate forever,” he said.

The cleric added that those he described as tribal lords and bootlickers will emerge like locusts from the east. “They are going to tag those who refused to support this move as the enemies of the nation. Everyone must fall in line because no one has ever done what this one man did.”

Bishop Adeoye further warned that anyone involved in activities that could threaten the nation’s unity should desist, reminding them that nothing is hidden from the Almighty.

He also urged President Tinubu to abandon any ambition of a lifetime presidency, stressing that pursuing such could endanger Nigeria’s continued existence.