“Tinubu Must Go”: Buhari’s Former Aide Predicts End of President’s Reign by 2027

Former presidential aide Lauretta Onochie, who served under Muhammadu Buhari, has made a defiant prediction: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be gone from Aso Rock by 2027. Speaking at a political gathering, she insisted there is “no pathway” for the president’s return. Vanguard News

In a video shared publicly, Onochie boldly declared,

“In 2027, he will be gone… It is non-negotiable.”

Her remarks underscore a sharp shift in her political alignment and reflect rising tension ahead of the next presidential elections.

Breaking with Tinubu  and Her Past

Once a loyal aide within the Buhari administration, Onochie now distances herself from Tinubu’s presidency. At the event, she lamented her previous support, saying,

“He was elected by the people, including me … shamefully too, and regrettably too.”

Her shift comes amid her growing involvement in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). During the launch of the ADC Movement for a Better Nigeria, she rallied attendees around grassroots organisation, promising that the 2027 election will be a turning point.

Addressing her supporters, Onochie emphasised a disciplined, respectful opposition approach. She said,

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“We will stand our ground respectfully without insulting anyone … we are not going to be running around or fighting or doing whatever they are doing.”

She also made a direct comparison to former senator Ibrahim “Yerima”, highlighting him as a model for principled resistance:

“We will all behave like Yerima … In 2027, he will be gone.”

Political Stakes: Why Her Warning Resonates

• Credibility from within: Onochie’s background as a Buhari insider gives weight to her criticisms. Her defection to opposition politics signals a deeper realignment.

• Rallying grassroots support: By launching a national ADC support group, she’s calling on local mobilisation  a strategy she argues will shape the 2027 outcome.

• A broader anti-Tinubu coalition: Her challenge comes as opposition forces coalesce ahead of 2027.

Onochie’s statement has drawn both cheers and scepticism. For her followers, it’s a rallying cry; for critics, it may be seen as rhetorical politics. But either way, her words are being taken seriously in political circles given her insider pedigree.

Tinubu’s camp has not publicly responded to her latest declaration, but the growing strength of the ADC and dissident voices suggests she may not be alone in her fight.

WATCH: Ex-President Buhari’s Former Aide Lauretta Onochie Vows “Tinubu Is Gone, Won’t Return In 2027” pic.twitter.com/1804HDkGzN

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What This Signals for 2027

Lauretta Onochie’s warning may sound bold, but it’s rooted in a carefully laid strategy: grassroots mobilisation, principled opposition, and a clean break from past loyalties. With the 2027 election on the horizon, her voice could prove influential  or at least stirring.

As she put it, “In 2027, he will be gone … He is gone already.”

Whether her prediction comes to pass remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the countdown to 2027 has already begun, and Onochie wants to make sure she’s running the clock.