Nigerian financial commentator and social media personality Gehgeh has urged President Bola Tinubu not to seek re-election in 2027, arguing that the President should leave office after completing his first four-year term.
Gehgeh made the remarks in a video in which he criticised Tinubu’s leadership and expressed his preference for former Anambra State governor Peter Obi ahead of the next presidential election.
He also dismissed the possibility of supporting former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that Nigerians should consider a different political option in 2027.
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1. Gehgeh tells Tinubu to leave office after one term
In the viral video, Gehgeh addressed Tinubu directly, describing him as a father figure while urging him to step aside when his first term ends.
He argued that the President should accept that his time in office is coming to an end rather than seek another four years.
“Tinubu, you’re like a father figure to me, let me advise you like a father and son. Sir, you can’t lead Nigeria, go and learn from Obasanjo. He’s now a farmer, learn from him. Leave Nigerians alone, you don old,” he said.
The comment has added to the growing public debate over Tinubu’s possible re-election bid as political discussions gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
2. He asks Tinubu to learn from Obasanjo
Gehgeh used former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an example of a former Nigerian leader who returned to activities outside government after leaving office.
Obasanjo, who served as Nigeria’s president from 1999 to 2007, has remained involved in agriculture and other public activities since completing his second term.
By referring to Obasanjo’s farming activities, Gehgeh suggested that Tinubu could also pursue interests outside the presidency after completing his tenure.
His remarks were framed as personal advice to the President, although they also reflected his dissatisfaction with the current administration.
3. Gehgeh rejects Atiku Abubakar’s return
The social media personality also made it clear that he does not support Atiku Abubakar returning to Aso Rock in 2027.
Atiku served as Nigeria’s vice-president between 1999 and 2007 under Obasanjo. He has also contested the presidency several times, including in the 2023 election.
Gehgeh’s position appears to be that Nigerians should look beyond politicians who have previously held major positions in government.
His comments reflect an argument about political experience and the need for a different leadership option, rather than an endorsement of another former officeholder.
4. He declares support for Peter Obi
While criticising Tinubu and rejecting Atiku, Gehgeh expressed support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, contested the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party and finished third, behind Tinubu and Atiku.
Gehgeh had previously publicly declared his intention to support Obi in 2027. In February 2026, reports by Niger Delta Today and Parallel Facts also covered his preference for the former Anambra governor.
His latest remarks reinforce that position, placing Obi as his preferred choice among the political figures he discussed.
5. His comments come amid growing 2027 political activity
The 2027 presidential election is already attracting attention, with political figures and parties positioning themselves ahead of the contest.
Tinubu, who took office in May 2023, is approaching the end of his first term. Obi and Atiku are also among the prominent opposition figures involved in the political conversations surrounding the next election.
The debate has included criticism of the administration, arguments over previous records in public office and discussions about possible opposition alliances.
Recent exchanges between the President and opposition figures have also kept the political atmosphere active.
6. Gehgeh’s statement adds to the public debate
Gehgeh’s remarks are another example of how social media personalities are using their platforms to express political preferences and comment on national leadership.
His call for Tinubu to leave office has attracted attention because it combines criticism of the incumbent President with an explicit declaration of support for Obi.
However, his position remains a personal political opinion. Nigerians will ultimately make their choices through the electoral process.
Conclusion
Gehgeh has urged President Bola Tinubu to step aside after his first term in 2027, telling him to follow former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s example and return to life outside government.
He has also rejected Atiku Abubakar’s possible return to power and declared support for Peter Obi.
With the next presidential election approaching, comments from public figures such as Gehgeh are likely to remain part of the wider national conversation about leadership, political accountability and the future of Nigeria.
