Prominent Niger Delta-born human rights activist and development advocate, Chief Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has urged political job seekers to desist from distracting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and state governors with premature and self-serving endorsements ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking recently in Abuja, Chief Mulade, a well-known peace and environmental justice advocate, criticized certain influential individuals whom he accused of engaging in political theatrics solely to protect their personal interests and secure political relevance.
“I appeal to highly placed Nigerians to refrain from distracting the President and state governors with talks of the 2027 elections, which are still more than two years away,” he stated.
“These actions are driven by selfish motives, to protect political appointments and contracts and they come at the expense of national development.”
Chief Mulade, who holds the traditional title of Ibe Serimowei of the Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, emphasized that President Tinubu has not yet completed two years in office and is still working to fulfill his campaign promises.
He argued that such early endorsements serve only to distract rather than support the administration.
“It is important to note that the President has yet to fully deliver on his electoral promises. These premature endorsements by political jobbers do not help him; instead, they act as distractions he does not need at this time,” he added.
The peace ambassador called on well-meaning Nigerians to prioritize the country’s progress over personal or political gain.
He also urged President Tinubu to remain vigilant against sycophants and opportunists, advising him to focus squarely on delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration.
“President Tinubu does not need these misleading and politically motivated endorsements to secure re-election,” Mulade emphasized.
“What he needs is to fulfill his promises by tackling insecurity, poverty, bad governance, and economic instability in Nigeria.”
