The apex leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Alimosho Federal Constituency and Director General of Grassroots Mobilization for Tinubu, Hon. Bisi Yusuff, has taken a swipe at the newly formed coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections, describing its members as “strange bedfellows” and “a bunch of jesters.”
Hon. Yusuff, a three-term Lagos State lawmaker and pioneer chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA, said the coalition is made up of individuals who contributed to Nigeria’s present challenges and are now attempting to deceive Nigerians for selfish gain.
“These are the same people who ruined Nigeria. They’re not patriots, they’re clowns. Their agenda is not about the people; it’s about their own ambition,” he said.
He cited key figures in the coalition, including former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who oversaw the controversial sale of ALSCON, a $3.3 billion asset sold for $250 million as well as Senator David Mark, who opposed the June 12 mandate and served as Senate President for eight years.
Yusuff also mentioned Alhaji Sule Lamido, accused of betraying the June 12 cause and facing corruption allegations during his time as Jigawa State Governor, and Arc Tom Ikimi, a former minister under the Abacha regime who turned his back on democratic ideals.
On former Minister Rotimi Amaechi, Yusuff said: “Rotimi Amaechi was Speaker in Rivers (1999–2007), Governor (2007–2015), and Transport Minister (2015–2022). He resigned to contest the APC presidential ticket but lost. Now, he’s suddenly hungry. Nigerians are not dumb.”
The veteran lawmaker argued that President Tinubu is actively delivering dividends of democracy and has earned his right to a second term. “He defeated every evil plot even when he wasn’t in power. Now, as a performing president, how do these jesters think they can unseat him? His re-election in 2027 is already being earned through hard work.”
Yusuff affirmed that Tinubu will complete his constitutional terms in office, urging Nigerians to ignore the coalition’s distractions and remain focused on progress.
