Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the state of the economy, accusing the government of failing Nigerians and urging voters not to re-elect him in 2027.

Obasanjo made the remarks on Monday at the seventh Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat, themed ‘African Youth Renaissance’, held at the Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The former president blamed what he described as the administration’s incompetence for the collapse of businesses and worsening economic hardship across the country.

“Tinubu has failed. His incompetence has made many businesses die. Don’t let him come back for a second term,” Obasanjo said.

He lamented that many Nigerians who previously enjoyed economic stability were now struggling to make ends meet, while several shops and factories had shut down and young people had lost their jobs.

Obasanjo also expressed concern over the rising cost of food, fuel and other essential commodities, saying the economic situation had become increasingly difficult for ordinary Nigerians.

He urged Nigerians to reject another four-year term for Tinubu, arguing that the country needed a change in leadership and a new direction to address its economic challenges.

The former president said the 2027 general election would provide Nigerians with an opportunity to decide the country’s future and choose the kind of leadership they want.