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2027: We’ll die like flies, hardship will be demonic if Tinubu returns – Charly Boy warns

Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has predicted that the economic hardship being experienced across the country would worsen if President Bola Tinubu is re-elected in 2027.

In a post on his official Facebook page, Charly Boy claimed that Nigerians would “die like flies” if the president returns to power.

He warned electorates against exchanging their votes for rice and other palliatives being distributed by the ruling All Progressives Congress.

He wrote: “Nigerian youths, what is our plan against 2027 if Bola Tinubu rigs it? If this man comes back, we will be dying like flies.

“The hardship about to hit us will be demonic. If we like, we should still be negotiating with rice.”

Mike1stSon:
I am watching the political "chess game" currently playing out in Nigeria, and one thing is clear: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is playing the game by the rules the North used for decades.

For those with short memories, let’s look back at 2015. We saw how a Southern President, Goodluck Jonathan, was systematically humiliated and dismantled. The very people now crying "persecution"—the likes of Kwankwaso and El-Rufai—were the architects of that collapse.

They used the "Change" slogan to deceive Nigerians, only to deliver eight years of hardship.

The Buhari Precedent
Despite the "rubbish" we saw during the Buhari years, did the North abandon him? No. They stood solidly behind their own for a full 8-year term. They understood that power is not just about "performance" in the eyes of critics; it is about regional equity and holding the seat.

The Lesson for the South
I would be the "greatest fool" to support any Northern move or deal to remove Tinubu before his time is up. We cannot allow the South to be used as a footstool for other people’s ambitions. If Buhari could get 8 years despite the "deception" of his era, why should a Southern presidency be cut short?

The Tinubu Masterclass
I like the way the President is dealing with the likes of El-Rufai and Malami. For years, these men acted like untouchable kingmakers. Today, the tables have turned.
• Kwankwaso thinks he still has his old power, but he is learning a bitter political lesson. This time, there will be no "Supreme Court visits" to save the day.

• Wike and Tinubu have formed a partnership that has effectively neutralized the old "cabal." By keeping the FCT and the political machinery tight, they are ensuring that the Southern Mandate is protected.

The Bottom Line
The North protected Buhari for 8 years. The South must do the same for Tinubu. We must not be deceived by those who dealt with Jonathan and are now trying to play the same trick again.

Tinubu is not Jonathan—he knows the game, and he is playing it to win.

The Southern Presidency is non-negotiable until 2031. Let everyone learn their lesson! 🇳🇬

#NigeriaPolitics #Tinubu #SouthernMandate #RenewedHope #PoliticalRealism #Wike #2027StrategicWatch

OLOKOESHIN:
No be sleep dem Dey go sleep for office. Most of them

BarrElChapo:
They start well or so we think and then when they get there do worse than those they were criticizing

Difrent:
It's a criminal matter and we have courts to handle criminal matters , let election tribunal face election matters that happened during elections not before elections

The impact of Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis is deepening across households and businesses as rising fuel prices compound the burden of erratic power supply, leaving millions of citizens grappling with escalating living and operating costs, checks by Daily Trust have shown.

Across major cities including Kano, Kaduna,Lagos and Kwara, residents say the worsening electricity situation, coupled with the high cost of petrol and diesel is squeezing incomes, crippling small businesses and deepening economic hardship.


The crisis has once again come into sharp focus following the recent promise by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that electricity supply would improve significantly within two weeks—a pledge that has been met with widespread scepticism.

For many Nigerians, the reality on the ground tells a different story as power supply has significantly dropped, notwithstanding the band category of some consumers.

In Kano, residents say the electricity situation has deteriorated even further, with some describing the supply as nearly non-existent.

Zahradeen Isa, a dealer in second-hand electronics, said he had completely lost faith in public power supply.

“KEDCO officials came today (Thursday) to distribute bills before the month’s end. There was no supply in the last couple of days, yet they are expecting us to pay the bill at the end of the day,” he said, expressing doubt over the minister’s promise.

“I only pray it comes to fruition, but not optimistic of any improvement in power supply in the country unless a miracle happens,” he added.

Small business operators say the crisis is hitting them hardest, especially during the hot season when the demand for cooling services rises sharply.

Isyaku Mai Kanti, who sells soft drinks, lamented the devastating effect of erratic electricity on his business.

“We hardly get the supply when we need it most. People who can afford generators are selling cold drinks at exorbitant prices because others who rely on the public supply are out of business. I don’t really believe that there will be improvement as the minister promised,” he said.

Another trader, Kabiru Karaye, said he has resorted to buying ice daily to keep his business afloat.

“I just buy ice to run my business because I cannot rely on the public supply of electricity, which is non-existent as far as I am concerned,” said Karaye.

In Kaduna, similar complaints abound, with residents expressing anger over poor service delivery despite being placed on higher tariff bands.

Abdulganiyu Alabi, a resident of Kurmin Mashi in Kano, said electricity supply in his area remains grossly inadequate despite being classified under Band A.

“We don’t get up to five hours of electricity in a day, and the weather is very hot. Sometimes I feel very angry. We have complained, but they don’t listen.

“I just want them to put me in the band I belong to. If they cannot give me 20 hours, they should put me on Band Z,” he said.

Another resident, Mustapha Baban Sultan of Millennium City Estate, criticised the high tariffs charged under the Band A category despite minimal supply.

“We now pay more than N200 per unit for Band A, something we used to buy for about N54. Honestly, I cannot even say how many hours of electricity we get because power is rarely available.

“It would be better if they return me to Band B, which costs about N60 per unit, instead of Band A, which costs over N200 per unit,” Sultan said.

He stated that even with alternative power solutions, costs remain overwhelming, adding, “I spend almost N60,000 every month.”

In the heart of Lagos business districts and industrial areas, which used to enjoy a relatively stable electricity supply, many electricity users complain of getting less than five hours of power supply in recent times.

A resident, Adeolu Adegbaju, described the minister’s assurance as detached from the lived experiences of ordinary citizens who continue to endure prolonged outages.

“He wants to improve the power supply in two weeks? He couldn’t improve the power supply in almost three years after his appointment. With the greatest sense of responsibility, he is a joker,” he said.

“I feel the minister is apologising for manipulating the emotions of some unsuspecting and forgiving Nigerians. Rather than apologise, he should hit the ground running. We don’t have light; apologies cannot fix that.”

Adegbaju’s frustration echoes a broader sentiment among urban residents who rely heavily on alternative power sources to meet daily energy needs. For business owners, the stakes are even higher.

Moshood Adebola, who runs a cold-chain dependent enterprise, said erratic electricity supply is steadily destroying profitability and threatening the survival of small and medium-scale enterprises.

“As a businessman, I suffer intermittent outages and spend thousands of naira to fuel my generators. Two weeks cannot cure a decade of systemic decay in the power sector,” he said.

He painted a grim picture of the economic toll of power outage, particularly in sectors that require constant electricity.

“Every hour of darkness, my cold chain collapses. Small businesses haemorrhage capital. Manufacturers run on diesel. This is not just a national embarrassment—it is economic strangulation,” Adebola lamented.

He added that the increasing cost of diesel had worsened the situation, forcing many operators to scale down or shut operations entirely.

“Nigerians do not want promises. What the economy and ordinary Nigerians want is for the grid to work for 24 hours. Two weeks cannot restore what years of neglect have broken. But two weeks of visible, verifiable action, not a press release, will tell me if this minister is serious or simply rehearsing old songs,” he said.

Hike in fuel cost compound woes

The situation is further compounded by the hike in diesel and petrol prices, with a litre sold for N1,800 and N1,400 respectively.

Daily Trust reports that Nigerians have experienced unprecedented hikes in fuel prices since the deregulation of the downstream sector, worsened by the ongoing US-Israel war in Iran, which has pushed up crude oil prices.

From about $70 per barrel at the start of the war, Brent crude is currently priced at over $107 per barrel. And as the crude oil prices surge, the pump price of petroleum products has also been on the increase in Nigeria, shattering the purchasing power of millions of Nigerians.

Amidst the rising fuel prices, the electricity crisis in Nigeria has escalated in recent times, with many households enduring excruciating heat.

Minister of Power, Adelabu, apologised to Nigerians over the prolonged and severe electricity outage recorded in recent weeks, acknowledging the strain the situation had placed on households and key sectors of the economy.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister admitted that the ongoing blackout has worsened living conditions, particularly during the intense dry-season heat

“I want to apologise to Nigerians, officially now, coming from me as the Minister of Power, for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced, especially during this dry season, where there is so much heat everywhere,” Adelabu said.

“Businesses are being affected, schools have been affected, and industries have been affected. It is not our wish to find ourselves in this situation, but it is due to some factors that are actually beyond our control,” he added.

Despite the disruptions, Adelabu assured citizens that the situation would soon improve, offering a timeline of two weeks to restore an improved power supply.

‘Poor supply has terrible impact on economy’

Energy analysts say the combination of unreliable electricity and high fuel costs is creating a severe economic impact, particularly for small businesses that lack the capital to absorb rising operational expenses.

Reacting to the minister’s two-week promise, the National Coordinator of FairAction Nigeria, Dr. Tola Winjobi, described the pledge as unrealistic and disconnected from structural realities within the power sector.

“It’s laughable! Ask me what tense that is in the English Language. I will say it is a future-impossible tense. They should tell us how they are going to do it. If they do it, how is it sustainable? What is the gimmick they have not tried before that will now work in two weeks? Telling Nigerians this is an admittance of their palpable failure. Indeed systemic failure! This is clear evidence of executive incompetence and ineptitude of years past.

“Some communities in Ibadan or even Oyo State have not seen electricity for over 12 months. What difference will the promise of two weeks make to those people? They bandied consumers into different bands against their wishes and financial capacity. Where is that being done? Yet some areas with Band A are still suffering epileptic power supply, while those in Band C or even worse Band D have forgotten about electricity because theirs is Never Expect Power At All.

“Gencos and Discos are so adept at vacillating. Yesterday, there was too much water overflowing in Kainji, causing the surge. Today, there is insufficient gas to power the grid to supply light. Now it is the national grid that is collapsing. So they will raise the sleeping grid in two weeks! What happens thereafter? For how long are they going to be trading blame?

NECA laments rising energy costs

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has raised concerns over the rising cost of energy in Nigeria, warning that increasing global oil prices are placing a significant strain on businesses and households.

Speaking in Lagos, the Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, said the surge in crude oil prices—driven largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—is already translating into higher domestic fuel costs and worsening inflationary pressures across the country.

He noted that fuel prices have surged sharply in recent days, with petrol selling above N1,300 per litre in some areas, while diesel prices near N1,800 per litre. These increases, he explained, have had a ripple effect across key sectors of the economy.

Oyerinde emphasised that energy costs remain central to economic productivity, stressing that any increase in fuel prices immediately impacts transportation, food supply chains, and the general cost of doing business.

“Once fuel prices rise, the effects are immediate and widespread: transport costs increase, food prices rise, and the overall cost of doing business escalates,” he added.

He warned that sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics are particularly vulnerable, as many firms depend heavily on diesel to power their operations. With current price levels, he said, profit margins are shrinking, forcing businesses to either transfer the burden to consumers or cut down operations.

Beyond global factors, Oyerinde pointed to structural weaknesses within Nigeria’s energy value chain, including infrastructure deficits, supply inefficiencies and underinvestment as key contributors to the crisis.

He cautioned that without urgent government intervention, the situation could lead to business closures, job losses, and a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

Calling for immediate action, NECA urged the government to stabilise the downstream petroleum sector, address supply constraints, and provide targeted support for vulnerable industries

Ezewuzie01:
But when the demented Peter Obi went to pay homage to corrupt Malami, Obidients like you praised his political dexterity.

okito:
The Synonym for Impunity is Tinubu.

yarimo:
they should zone it to south south so that ameachi can get it

TimiofAbuja:
ADC is never serious. LP might still perform better than ADC

AsomughaChuks02:
No protest can make headway without Lagos and now the Lagos landlord is sitting President, how do you do it? If Peter Obi had built Anambra up the way Tinubu built Lagos, may be Anambra would have been the pillar of opposition. Instead Obi was saving Anambra money in his bank and using the rest to manufacture beer for drunkards.

Lanretoye:
critics if this administration are not met with all sorts of cyber attacks but the moment you mention Obi,especially if you criticize him,the obedient comes barking even if you are also an obidient

Lanretoye:
critics if this administration are not met with all sorts of cyber attacks but the moment you mention Obi,especially if you criticize him,the obedient comes barking even if you are also an obidient

Lanretoye:
why is it that anyone that criticizes Obi regardless of the manner always come under attack by you lots even when the criticism is right?,sit down and ponder if there is an iota of mental stability in that kind of attitude.if he had said Obi will win next year,you will be jubilating and making him your dear

Despite Court Orders, MC Oluomo Boasts Only Tinubu Can Remove Him As NURTW Boss, Baruwa’s Lawyer Says

Barrister Tolu Babaleye, counsel to Comrade Ibikunle Tajudeen Baruwa in the ongoing National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leadership dispute, has accused President Bola Tinubu of backing his ally, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, in the “illegal occupation” of the union’s presidency, despite a subsisting court ruling that removed him from office

Babaleye accused President Tinubu of encouraging MC Oluomo to flout court judgments and operate with impunity, noting that the alleged backing by the President has emboldened MC Oluomo to boast that only the President can remove him from the office.

Speaking during a press conference in Lagos, the lawyer expressed frustration over the persistent disregard for judicial authority despite a clear ruling recognising Baruwa as the legitimate NURTW President.

“In my experience as a lawyer, as soon as we get a judgment, we would congratulate the person who wins, especially if it is the judgment of the last court, because we can be sure it will be obeyed,” Babaleye said.

“But in this one, it has been very difficult. In fact, we have written to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) about this. We have written to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) about this. We have written to so many people on this matter. We even wrote to the National Security Adviser (NSA).”

He further disclosed that efforts to involve security authorities had yielded no concrete outcome, alleging that MC Oluomo ignored an official invitation.

“They (NSA) attended to our letter and invited MC Oluomo to Lagos, he didn’t come, his lawyer came. A date was given for him to return, but when I spoke with the people, they said he said they should not worry, that he would not return, and till today, we didn’t hear anything about that letter again,” he said.

“It is as if he is above the law. And the issue is that he has a father in Israel, because he has been dropping names with the Presidency.”

The lawyer also said that during a meeting with the Minister of Labour, MC Oluomo openly declared that his position in the union could only be altered by the President.

“When they met with the Minister of Labour, he said there openly that it is only the President of Nigeria that can tell him to vacate the office.

“That if he (President) tells him to vacate the office today, he will vacate today. What kind of impunity is that?” he added.

According to him, Baruwa’s camp has made several attempts over the past year to draw the President’s attention to the matter through petitions and media publications but received no response.

The lawyer said, “Close to a year ago, we called on the President. We have made a lot of newspaper publications, including The Nation newspaper where they told us that if it is published in The Nation newspaper, the President will read it. We published it there, yet, we did not see any result.

“We do not want to believe that the President is not aware of this. Because all those who are connected with this are mentioning the name of the President, that he is their father in Israel, and he is the one who is enabling this illegality. I choose not to believe.

“But the President will have to prove to us whether they are right or we are right. He should choose who is right among us.”

The lawyer also referenced recent public remarks by President Tinubu on the importance of the judiciary, urging him to match words with action.

“We note that only recently, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke gloryingly about the place of the court and the rule of law as the pillars of democracy,” he said.

“The President cannot claim ignorance of what is happening in NURTW: the use of the Nigerian police, the Army and other security agencies to install unelected individuals into an office reserved by law for Comrade Ibukunle Tajudeen Baruwa, is a high level operation that requires executive coordination.”


The dispute over the leadership of the NURTW has lingered for years, with rival factions laying claim to the union’s top position, raising concerns about political interference, abuse of state institutions, and the erosion of the rule of law in Nigeria’s labour movement.

SaharaReporters reported on Tuesday that despite subsisting court orders removing MC Oluomo as President of the NURTW, security operatives comprising soldiers and police officers backed his takeover of the union’s national headquarters in Abuja by accompanying him there.

This followed the arrest of the court-recognised president, Baruwa.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, had on Monday acknowledged the existence of a court order.

However, it remains unclear why authorities allowed Oluomo access to the headquarters amid the legal rulings and disputes on its implementation.

Oluomo is a key ally of President Tinubu dating back to when the sitting Nigerian leader was governor in Lagos State.

He has been involved in many controversies before the latest incidents.

In a video seen by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, armed soldiers and police personnel were stationed at the NURTW secretariat as MC Oluomo inspected the premises.

The development followed a confrontation on Monday between Baruwa, recognised by the court as the lawful president, and police operatives, who fired teargas at his supporters and allegedly shot one person during the incident.

The FCT Police Command defended its actions, stating that its presence at the headquarters was to restore order.

The command also confirmed that Baruwa had been arraigned in court, admitting the existence of a court ruling while blaming him for attempting to enforce the judgment without "court sheriffs and other officials."

"On 23rd of March 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., a distress call was received by the FCT Police Command reporting that about 300 individuals, armed with cutlasses, bottles, bows, and arrows, had stormed the NURTW headquarters along Sapele Street, Garki II, Abuja, and were removing items from the premises," the police statement read.

“In a swift response, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Isyaku Sharu, led a response team to the scene. Upon arrival, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were attempting to enforce a court order on the premises without the presence of court sheriffs and other officials.”

Police authorities further disclosed that several individuals were arrested and subsequently charged before Magistrate Court 1, Wuse Zone 2, on Monday.

“MC Oluomo Is Bragging On President Tinubu Backup To Disobey Court Order, Vows Not To Vacate Office As NURTW President, he said only the President can tell him to vacate the office”

- Baruwa Lawyer Blows H0t, accuse the police and Military Of Taking Side and installing an… pic.twitter.com/EntPjDvN1T

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) March 25, 2026

GoodLife4live:
bro..SOWORE is right about you guys...you are trying to misinterpret the electoral law ...the law talk say you fit challenge forge. Certificate before election not after the election.... In other not to distract the elected official

...... to Kwankwasiyya

A former Kano State deputy governor and 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, is now the most sought-after politician in Kano as President Bola Tinubu directed some top party leaders to stop his planned defection to the Kwankwasiyya movement and ultimately African Democratic Congress, ADC.

Mr Gawuna’s plan to align with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso to unseat Governor Abba Yusuf in 2027 is gaining currency in Kano. While the move is causing a stir in the APC, the Kwankwasiyya camp is agog over the defection plan.

Party insiders told this newspaper that Mr Gawuna has been largely unreachable in recent days, fueling speculation about ongoing political consultations outside the country. Efforts by key stakeholders within the APC to reach him have reportedly been unsuccessful.

Sources disclosed that Mr Gawuna travelled to Saudi Arabia during Ramadan to perform the lesser hajj (Umrah). However, days after the end of the holy month, he has yet to return to Nigeria. A source familiar with his movements said the former deputy governor subsequently proceeded on a private vacation to a North African country.

According to the source, Mr Gawuna placed his phone on “Do Not Disturb” mode to avoid mounting pressure and persistent calls from the party leaders seeking to stop his defection.

Mr Gawuna’s political move has rattled the Kano APC, prompting Governor Abba Yusuf to seek presidential support to persuade him not to leave the party.

Although details of the governor’s outreach remain unclear, insiders said Mr Tinubu had delegated a powerful senator from Zamfara State as well as a presidential adviser to lead the lobby.

According to one insider, the party is considering offering Mr Gawuna an automatic ticket for the Kano Central Senatorial District in the 2027 elections if he agrees to remain within its fold.

“The president is concerned about Gawuna’s defection plan. He is made to understand that not only Governor Yusuf’s second term ambition is at stake but the president’s support base in Kano,” said a source familiar with the presidential directive.

Pundits believe that Mr Gawuna is currently the most formidable governorship aspirant who can neutralize incumbency factor and further divide Kano APC during governorship and presidential elections.

“If Kwankwaso gives Gawuna governorship ticket, it will be a game over. Gawuna has a large support base among the youth, the ulama and business community. Apart from this, the APC will be further divided as most of the traditional supporters of the party will vote for Gawuna. So if you merge Gawuna’s political capital with Kwankwaso’s commanding support base, it will be a landslide win,” said a political pundit, Aminu Bashir.

Mr Gawuna, who polled over 800,000 votes in the 2023 governorship election, is reportedly undermined and relegated by his party. “It is baffling for APC to appoint someone who worked against his party as minister and then relegate someone who polled over 800,000 votes to a board chairman,” said an APC stalwart who preferred not to be named.

The supporters of the former deputy governor had been grumbling over what they perceive as his marginalisation within the APC since he lost election in 2023, and that he has not been considered for major federal appointments or strategic party roles.

There are also concerns among his loyalists regarding the reported non-payment of his entitlements as a former deputy governor by the state government, despite earlier call by a certain political figure for such obligations to be settled.

Thundafireseun:
What goes around will surly come back around….

El Rufai should be walking around with cuffs