‎BY AHMED AKANBI

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‎Former Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has said President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, should not contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting it is time for younger Nigerians to take over leadership.

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‎Oyinlola made the position known during a television politics programme, where he urged both leaders to step aside after years of service to the country.

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‎He argued that the two politicians had made their contributions and should now allow younger Nigerians the opportunity to lead.

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‎According to him, his position was informed by his experience as governor of Osun State, where he advocated against people above 50 seeking governorship positions.

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‎“Tinubu and Atiku are too old to contest the 2027 presidency, they should step aside for younger people,” he said.

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‎Oyinlola recalled that while serving as governor, he declared that anyone above 50 should not aspire to become governor, based on his experience in office.

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‎His comments come amid growing political activities ahead of the 2027 general election, with debates over succession, age and generational change gaining attention.