The Federal Government advises Nigerians to wait for the 2027 presidential election to express dissatisfaction through voting. Minister Dele Alake condemned recent protests as unconstitutional attempts to force a regime change, urging that any government transition must occur democratically.
In a recent statement, the Federal Government advised Nigerians who are dissatisfied with the current administration to wait until the 2027 presidential election to cast their votes. This response came from the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, after the inaugural Council of State meeting under President Bola Tinubu. Alake described the recent anti-hunger protests as an attempt by some groups to force a regime change, an effort that was successfully resisted. He emphasized that any change of government must occur through democratic means, specifically through the ballot box, and not through unconstitutional actions.
During the meeting, the National Security Adviser briefed the council on the country's security situation, highlighting the government's readiness to protect Nigeria's democracy. The government expressed gratitude to Nigerians for standing against any unconstitutional attempts to disrupt the current administration, reiterating that the only legitimate way to effect change is through the upcoming elections.
Alake reassured the public that the security agencies are fully prepared to maintain the country's territorial integrity and safeguard the democratic process. He urged citizens to channel their dissatisfaction into voting during the next election rather than engaging in protests or insurrections. The government remains committed to ensuring that any transition of power in Nigeria occurs peacefully and democratically, respecting the nation's hard-earned democracy.
